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Why China's private tutoring industry has gone underground

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In 2021, the Chinese government banned after-school private tutoring to reduce the academic burden and promote social equality. But in China’s hyper-competitive education system, parents are still finding ways to give their children a head start. Watch the full documentary ‘China’s Underground Tutors' on SBS On Demand.
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