According to a May 24 report by Lianhe Zaobao: Stephen Zhang, known as the "God of Songs" in Hong Kong, is scheduled to hold a concert in Dongguan, Guangdong, which coincides with the time of the National Higher Education Entrance Examination (commonly known as Gaokao), and has received complaints from several citizens requesting a change of date. The authorities are currently assessing whether the concert can proceed as planned. Last year, 13.42 million people participated in the Gaokao in China, setting a new record. It is expected that the number of candidates registering for this year's Gaokao will continue to increase. Many places strengthen noise reduction management during the Gaokao, including suspending construction work near test sites and halting square dancing activities in residential areas. Commenting on this: The Gaokao is a crucial turning point in a child's life. Parents naturally hope to create the quietest and most favorable examination environment for their children, even if there is only a one-in-a-million chance of affecting the exam, they cannot accept it. Multiple local departments have held several meetings for assessment and judgment, providing a relatively detailed response: The concert starts at 19:30 and lasts about 2.5 hours, not overlapping with the exam period; the venue is a closed indoor facility, approximately 1.6 kilometers in a straight line from the nearest test site, and tests show it produces minimal external noise; students' travel to and from the exams are mostly organized by schools and escorted by traffic police. During the concert, traffic control and疏导 will be carried out in advance by the traffic police department around the area; relevant departments will also strengthen supervision throughout the entire concert process. However, after the official response, some citizens further complained that "students who finish their exams may encounter traffic congestion due to fans attending the concert" and "many fans will come from all over the country, causing hotels in the surrounding area to be fully booked." Staff members of the Dongguan Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism, and Sports said on Friday (May 23) that they are actively listening to public opinion, and local authorities are currently assessing whether Stephen Zhang's concert can proceed as scheduled. Original source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1833045022362695/ Disclaimer: This article solely represents the views of the author.