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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Administrative Aptitude Test is the qualifying examination paper that measures a candidate's reasoning, analytical, and managerial competence for civil-service recruitment, most prominently China's Xingce paper.
- What is the difference between the Xingce and the Shenlun papers in China's Guokao?
- What legal instrument governs administrative aptitude testing in the PRC?
- How does China's Administrative Aptitude Test compare to India's CSAT?
- What are the five sections of the Xingce?

[Civil Service & Diplomatic Exams](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/civil-services/glossary)Updated June 22, 2026

The Administrative Aptitude Test is the qualifying examination paper that measures a candidate's reasoning, analytical, and managerial competence for civil-service recruitment, most prominently China's Xingce paper.

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