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The Zhongyuan Festival中元节—known locally as the Ghost Festival in Kaili, Guizhou, it runs from tonight (the 13th day of the 7th lunar month) through the 15th. These evenings, families gather by the riverside (as designated by the local authorities for fire safety) to burn paper offerings, honoring the spirits of their departed loved ones. 🔥🕯️

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The Zhongyuan Festival中元节—known locally as the Ghost Festival in Kaili, Guizhou, it runs from tonight (the 13th day of the 7th lunar month) through the 15th. These evenings, families gather by the riverside (as designated by the local authorities for fire safety) to burn paper offerings, honoring the spirits of their departed loved ones. 🔥🕯️

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Ma Jianping, a barbecue shop owner in Tongchuan, Shaanxi province, has recently gone viral on Chinese social media because he bears a striking resemblance to Elon Musk, and people are suggesting that he rename his barbecue shop to "SpaceX Barbecue".

Ma Jianping, a barbecue shop owner in Tongchuan, Shaanxi province, has recently gone viral on Chinese social media because he bears a striking resemblance to Elon Musk, and people are suggesting that he rename his barbecue shop to "SpaceX Barbecue".

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A DIY mecha suit just rolled into a Zhengzhou takeout spot for pick-up. The future of food delivery just got an epic upgrade. 🤖🥡

A DIY mecha suit just rolled into a Zhengzhou takeout spot for pick-up. The future of food delivery just got an epic upgrade. 🤖🥡

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Beyond China's world-famous high-speed rail, there's another side to its trains: This is the "village slow trains" (公益慢火车) winds through remote mountains in Guizhou. Farmers casually bring goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, fruits, and vegetables on board to sell in town. Lowest ticket: just 2 yuan (~$0.28). No extra charge for livestock. 81 pairs still run nationwide, mainly -a public welfare lifeline for rural communities.

Beyond China's world-famous high-speed rail, there's another side to its trains: This is the "village slow trains" (公益慢火车) winds through remote mountains in Guizhou. Farmers casually bring goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, fruits, and vegetables on board to sell in town. Lowest ticket: just 2 yuan (~$0.28). No extra charge for livestock. 81 pairs still run nationwide, mainly -a public welfare lifeline for rural communities.

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A beautiful moment of unspoken connection. 🥹

A beautiful moment of unspoken connection. 🥹

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A relaxed start to the historic meeting 🇨🇳 🇺🇸

A relaxed start to the historic meeting 🇨🇳 🇺🇸

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This is the real China, too. A 19-year-old Chinese college student took a green-skinned slow train to Beijing last week. Standing before the 1959-built Beijing Railway Station, he recorded a simple, heartfelt video to mark his first trip to the capital. The dusty spring wind, dim backlit footage, his plain clothes, and genuine narration instantly went viral across Chinese social media. China now boasts world-class high-speed rail, yet many ordinary people still choose cheap green trains to save every yuan. Sleek new stations dazzle, but old ones like this continue to serve quietly. In 2025, Chinese made 6.52 billion domestic trips — yet roughly 800 million people have never visited Beijing. Beijing’s air has improved dramatically, but spring sandstorms still arrive without warning. This is China: where speed and slowness, splendor and simplicity coexist.

This is the real China, too. A 19-year-old Chinese college student took a green-skinned slow train to Beijing last week. Standing before the 1959-built Beijing Railway Station, he recorded a simple, heartfelt video to mark his first trip to the capital. The dusty spring wind, dim backlit footage, his plain clothes, and genuine narration instantly went viral across Chinese social media. China now boasts world-class high-speed rail, yet many ordinary people still choose cheap green trains to save every yuan. Sleek new stations dazzle, but old ones like this continue to serve quietly. In 2025, Chinese made 6.52 billion domestic trips — yet roughly 800 million people have never visited Beijing. Beijing’s air has improved dramatically, but spring sandstorms still arrive without warning. This is China: where speed and slowness, splendor and simplicity coexist.

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Eating hotpot while watching movies ! A newly opened cinema with hotpot serving in Chengdu, SW China’s SiChuan Province.

Eating hotpot while watching movies ! A newly opened cinema with hotpot serving in Chengdu, SW China’s SiChuan Province.

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Who is leading in this shot video?old school Square Dancing in Shandong.

Who is leading in this shot video?old school Square Dancing in Shandong.

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A nearly 2,000-year-old ancient Shu road 古蜀道 in Sichuan stretches in fragments for about 150 kilometers from Langzhong to Chengdu. Lined with thousand-year-old cypress trees and running alongside a modern highway, it has become a hiker’s paradise.

A nearly 2,000-year-old ancient Shu road 古蜀道 in Sichuan stretches in fragments for about 150 kilometers from Langzhong to Chengdu. Lined with thousand-year-old cypress trees and running alongside a modern highway, it has become a hiker’s paradise.

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A humanoid robot just ran 100m in 9.39 seconds, faster than Usain Bolt's world record of 9.58! And I think the part after the finish line is also exciting! World Humanoid Robot Games 2026 has just kicked off in Beijing!

A humanoid robot just ran 100m in 9.39 seconds, faster than Usain Bolt's world record of 9.58! And I think the part after the finish line is also exciting! World Humanoid Robot Games 2026 has just kicked off in Beijing!

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Birdwatching, 21st century style, China.

Birdwatching, 21st century style, China.

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At Beijing's largest Lama Temple, Yonghe Temple, international tourists are burning incense and making wishes just like Chinese worshippers. Perhaps it's 'when in Rome, do as the Romans do'—but one wonders: can the divine listener understand? Would they need a translator?

At Beijing's largest Lama Temple, Yonghe Temple, international tourists are burning incense and making wishes just like Chinese worshippers. Perhaps it's 'when in Rome, do as the Romans do'—but one wonders: can the divine listener understand? Would they need a translator?

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Father played the Scottish bagpipes for his son's wedding in the ancient city of Huili, Sichuan Province四川会理古城. The groom is from UK, and bride was born here, earned her master's degree and currently works in Britain. Blessing the newlyweds!

Father played the Scottish bagpipes for his son's wedding in the ancient city of Huili, Sichuan Province四川会理古城. The groom is from UK, and bride was born here, earned her master's degree and currently works in Britain. Blessing the newlyweds!

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The delivery guy has become the boss! During summer vacation, at the foot of high-rise office buildings in Shenzhen, many children are helping delivery riders by relaying takeout orders upstairs, charging 0.5 or 1 yuan per order. This solution tackles the problem of slow elevators in business towers—where delivery workers risk late penalties if they deliver each order individually. The kids enjoy the satisfaction of earning money through work, parents prefer this over them just playing on phones at home, and delivery riders boost their efficiency—a win-win for everyone!

The delivery guy has become the boss! During summer vacation, at the foot of high-rise office buildings in Shenzhen, many children are helping delivery riders by relaying takeout orders upstairs, charging 0.5 or 1 yuan per order. This solution tackles the problem of slow elevators in business towers—where delivery workers risk late penalties if they deliver each order individually. The kids enjoy the satisfaction of earning money through work, parents prefer this over them just playing on phones at home, and delivery riders boost their efficiency—a win-win for everyone!

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The only legal "mass brawl" in China! This is the raw, electrifying scene from this year's Yanzao Tuo Shen (盐灶拖神) festival in Xiyang Village, Shantou. In this wildest and most hot-blooded Chaoshan folk tradition, protectors and "god-draggers" clash fiercely around the deity statues in a chaotic tug-of-war. It embodies the Chaoshan people's down-to-earth faith: revering gods without fearing them, conquering the divine through sheer human strength to earn blessings. Yet despite the near-riot intensity, unspoken rules keep it safe: Grudges stay inside the arena—no settling scores outside If someone falls, hands stop to protect them On-site security maintains order For years, no serious injuries have been recorded.

The only legal "mass brawl" in China! This is the raw, electrifying scene from this year's Yanzao Tuo Shen (盐灶拖神) festival in Xiyang Village, Shantou. In this wildest and most hot-blooded Chaoshan folk tradition, protectors and "god-draggers" clash fiercely around the deity statues in a chaotic tug-of-war. It embodies the Chaoshan people's down-to-earth faith: revering gods without fearing them, conquering the divine through sheer human strength to earn blessings. Yet despite the near-riot intensity, unspoken rules keep it safe: Grudges stay inside the arena—no settling scores outside If someone falls, hands stop to protect them On-site security maintains order For years, no serious injuries have been recorded.

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Fresh video! The 4th Plenum of the CPC concluded today, adopting recommendations for the country's development plan through 2030.

Fresh video! The 4th Plenum of the CPC concluded today, adopting recommendations for the country's development plan through 2030.

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Folk music in China雌簧,a reed in performer's mouth.

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English corner in Shanghai, interviewed by BBC reporter, 1993.

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Fascinating fireworks, Happy 2023!!🎇

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Do you like the style of Chinese parents?

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