by "we" I guess you mean America.

And well, I never went to school in america but I do see the similarities.
USA has SAT's pretty much the same thing as China's final exam.. the difference is the fallout if its failed.

America and western nations, in general, give failure second chance. Which is truly admirable compared to China and other nations which base your future on your grades for a few select years of your life.

I will check out that link tonight. thanks for the link, probably wouldn't have found it otherwise.