China Students Graduate Amid Global COVID-19 Pandemic

BEIJING, CHINA - JUNE 30: Chinese students from Renmin University of China stand as they adhere to social distancing during their graduation ceremony at the school's campus on June 30, 2020 in Beijing, China. Renmin University, also known as The Peoples University of China, is considered one of the countrys premier institutions and is one of the few campuses in Beijing this year to hold a ceremony for some of its graduating students due to concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic. The commencement, which also included virtual elements, was smaller than in previous years and students and faculty were required to wear protective masks and adhere to social distancing measures. More than 8 million students will graduate from Chinese universities and colleges this year, according to government figures. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)