For the first time in decades, the Hundred Flowers Awards are back in Beijing â the city where they were born.Founded in 1962 and decided entirely by public vote, the awards have always been shaped by audience choice. Returning to Beijing feels like
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
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
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
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 â all in a single
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
A piece of embroidery, a woven basket made of bamboo or a paper-cut artwork can be more than a handicraft â it can be a pathway to employment, especially for people with disabilities in China.Across the country, programs are helping people with disabilities
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
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,
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
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
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