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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
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
16 Jun 2026, 04:59 GMT By CGTN 6 photos

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

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Gallery 'We work in life to have moments like this': Meet Cabo Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper who stunned Spain
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Cabo Verde
11 Jun 2026, 11:47 GMT By CGTN 5 photos

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

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Gallery Cairo through cinema
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Cairo through cinema
11 Jun 2026, 10:44 GMT By CGTN 4 photos

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

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Gallery A city of cinema, a century of stories
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A city of cinema, a century of stories
11 Jun 2026, 09:45 GMT By CGTN 5 photos

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

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Gallery Brazil is closer than you think
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Brazil is closer than you think
11 Jun 2026, 09:25 GMT By CGTN 4 photos

What image comes to mind when you think of Shanghai? For many film lovers, it

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Gallery Shanghai through cinema: Under the plane trees
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Shanghai through cinema: Under the plane trees
11 Jun 2026, 09:11 GMT By CGTN 5 photos

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

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Gallery Shanghai stories in the longtang
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Shanghai stories in the longtang