Routine test paper leaks damage social trust

THE CIVIL SERVICE exams only finished on Saturday, but an investigation is already underway because the papers were reportedly leaked in many provinces. Beijing Times commented on Tuesday:

It has become habitual for the civil service exam papers to be leaked, which means there is no effective solution to tackle the problem yet.

Aside from an investigation following reports of a leak, the authorities should consider whether there is a strong enough deterrent in place to stop people leaking exam papers. It would seem not.