This year there was no test of memorised basic knowledge in the Chinese language exam in Shanghai - only reading comprehension and creative writing.

BBC: China's educational elite

Excellent knowledge of Chinese (principal language).

UNESCO: Vacancy : Chief of Unit (14/3/2011) (ADM 321 - (P5) )

Knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) would be an added advantage.

UNESCO: Vacancy : Secretary of The International Geoscience Programme, Chief of Global Earth Observation Section (24/5/2011) (SC 330 - (P5))