It would be reasonable and fair to have HSK offered in both simplified and traditional characters. The existing HSK system is very confusing. To provide overall assessment of language proficiency, HSK would need to increase test forms on productive skills even at lower proficiency levels. Some existing test items are hard to be comprehended by foreign students simply because of cultural barriers. How to treat cultural issues in the design and development of language tests is worthwhile further research.
Some applicants have to wait for a long period of time.
Flexibility in the test schedule would satisfy more applicants needs.