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
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
When the final whistle blew, the scoreboard read 0-0.In the biggest upset of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far, tournament debutants Cabo Verde held football powerhouse Spain to a goalless draw in Group H on Monday. At the heart of the historic result
The 2026 Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) is just around the corner. Marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Egypt, this year
A city in the spotlight, a century of stories on screen.The Shanghai International Film Festival returns from June 12 to 21, turning the city into a celebration of cinema once again.In Shanghai, movie theaters are more than places to watch films. From
Planning to catch a Brazilian film at the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) this year? As China and Brazil celebrate the 2026 China-Brazil Year of Culture, this year
When the Shanghai International Film Festival arrives, the city comes alive far beyond the red carpet. It might start in a quiet longtang, a small alley in Shanghai