jan 1, 605 - 605 CE – Imperial Examination: The Sui dynasty inaugurates the imperial civil service exam (Keju) as a merit-based system to recruit scholar-officials. This milestone opened governance roles to talent beyond the aristocracy, shaping a meritocratic education culture for centuries.

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jan 1, 605 - 605 CE – Imperial Examination: The Sui dynasty inaugurates the imperial civil service exam (Keju)​ as a merit-based system to recruit scholar-officials. This milestone opened governance roles to talent beyond the aristocracy, shaping a meritocratic education culture for centuries.