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5 Aug 2026, 07:45 GMT By CGTN 3 photos

What happens when a fungus sprouts from an apple? For one woman in east China

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Gallery When an apple grows a mushroom, scientists come calling
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The eighth-generation
1 Jul 2026, 09:39 GMT By CGTN

Decades ago, Xixinzhuang was a poor village located on the banks of the Yellow River in China. Today, it has become a thriving community with modern industries, thousands of jobs and a much higher standard of living.Behind that transformation is 75-year-old

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Li Liancheng: The farmer who transformed his village
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1 Jul 2026, 05:30 GMT By CGTN

When few women chose a career in heavy-industry engineering, Zhong Jue took a different path. A recipient of the July 1 Medal, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and a renowned mechanical engineering expert, she has devoted her life

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Zhong Jue: The 90-year-old powerhouse behind China
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25 Jun 2026, 07:53 GMT By CGTN

Known as the "Eastern Gateway to Xinjiang," Hami is often the first stop for travelers entering the region from inland China. Located along the Silk Road Economic Belt, the city is known for its diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage shaped by

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Gateway to Xinjiang: Hami expands its cultural profile through film and tourism
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24 Jun 2026, 13:29 GMT By CGTN 5 photos

Thirty years ago, having enough fresh vegetables on the table was still a concern in some parts of China. Today, people can choose from rows of leafy greens, tropical fruits, seafood, dairy products and foods from across the country – all in a single

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Gallery From full shelves to better lives
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From fresh fish and shrimp to a wide variety of vegetables, Chinese families today enjoy greater diversity and quality in the food on their tables. /VCG
23 Jun 2026, 04:27 GMT By CGTN 5 photos

When Australian vlogger Andrew spotted a loose steel plate posing a safety hazard on a street in southwest China

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Gallery When people speak, action follows
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The steel plate at Ronghui Plaza in southwest China
22 Jun 2026, 06:17 GMT By CGTN 5 photos

What can two decades of steady work achieve?In 2003, east China

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Gallery Delivering real benefits: How Zhejiang transformed its countryside
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Rural scenery in Tangqi Town, Hangzhou City, east China
20 Jun 2026, 09:59 GMT By CGTN 4 photos

A piece of embroidery, a woven basket made of bamboo or a paper-cut artwork can be more than a handicraft – it can be a pathway to employment, especially for people with disabilities in China.Across the country, programs are helping people with disabilities

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Gallery Traditional crafts open new doors for people with disabilities
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Hu Xianmin, from Zhejiang Province, has lived with a disability in his right leg since childhood due to illness. He is now a master of Chinese woodcarving art. Through his studio, he trains people with disabilities and helps them gain employment. /VCG
20 Jun 2026, 03:55 GMT By CGTN 6 photos

For decades, many families in older Shanghai neighborhoods lived without private bathrooms. A simple daily task meant carrying waste buckets outdoors every day, rain or shine.Today, that chapter is coming to an end. Through housing renovation projects,

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Gallery A better home, a better life: Shanghai
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A man carries a chamber pot in older Shanghai neighborhoods in 2018. /VCG
18 Jun 2026, 14:14 GMT By CGTN 5 photos

A hot meal is something many people take for granted. But for many older people, everyday tasks like grocery shopping and cooking can become more challenging.Across cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Nanjing, community canteens are making everyday life

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Gallery More than just a meal: Community canteens offer care close to home
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People dine at a community canteen in Shanghai. /VCG
18 Jun 2026, 07:58 GMT By CGTN 5 photos

For many working parents, the school bell rings long before the workday ends. Those in-between hours have been burdens for many families.Across China, communities are finding creative ways to bridge the gap.In Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, a community

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Gallery Small acts, big relief for working parents
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A local community in Hefei, Anhui Province, held a parent-child activity to celebrate Children
18 Jun 2026, 07:08 GMT By CGTN 6 photos

Across China

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Gallery The doctors who never leave their villages
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Xiong Yuanyuan, a CPC member and village doctor in Guanyang County, south China
17 Jun 2026, 13:02 GMT By CGTN 5 photos

At an altitude of over 4,000 meters on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, many children in remote pastoral communities once faced barriers to education. For nearly 30 years, educator Genggazhaxi has traveled across the rugged mountains and vast grasslands of

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Gallery He crossed mountains so children could stay in school
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He crossed mountains so children could stay in school
17 Jun 2026, 11:20 GMT By CGTN 5 photos

Why are Xinjiang

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Gallery From sweet fruits to sweet success
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A livestreamer introduces and sells Hami melons via livestream in Turpan, northwest China