Stories from Wenzhou · China

A company in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, faced backlash after reports surfaced that its employee cafeteria lacks seating. Management claimed the standing-only policy mimics foreign models to increase efficiency, allowing staff to finish meals in 20 minutes.

Ancient architectural techniques are being preserved through homestays that said restoration and cultural continuity. Tourist visits to Jika Village have extended from spring and summer to year-round, with residents in the Tibetan village experiencing prosperity.

The history of Huangyan wood carving in Wenzhou can be traced back to the Song and Yuan dynasties, with a Yuan Dynasty iron ruler statue housed in the Palace Museum in Beijing being the oldest existing piece. Several pieces are held by major institutions like the National Museum of China and the Chinese National Arts and Crafts Museum. The Zhu family has lived in Mauritius for over 150 years, with the ancestor Zhu Weixun migrating from Meixian, Guangdong, China, in 1870 to run a grocery business. The Chinese community in Mauritius has a history spanning over 150 years, with the family of Zhu Haifa tracing their roots to 1870. Zhu Weixun established a general store in the rural areas of Mauritius, which became a resource for the local population. He also served as a representative, organizing volunteers to support the war effort in China. His family name was later changed to Akron.

Gua Sha, a traditional Chinese self-care technique, is being discussed for its potential to boost immunity and improve health. The technique involves scraping from top to bottom, except for the sides of the chest and spine.

Yang Xinde is using agricultural drones for spring plowing for the fifth year, having first adopted the technology in 2022. The success is attributed to a shift in focus from superficial tourism to specialized events like concerts and sporting competitions.

Author Han Zhengfen has received honors for her creative work inspired by the culture of her hometown in Anhui. The book is described as a brilliant flower grown from the soil of her hometown culture.

The Huangyang wood carving tradition in Wenzhou is undergoing innovation through the use of natural materials like branches, roots, and leaves. The craft has won awards at international stages and is collected by the National Museum of China. In the village of Gaohua Yao Village, located in Congjiang County, Guizhou Province, Yao ethnic medicinal traditions are being passed down through generations. Local practitioner Zhao Chengtang manages approximately 7 to 8 types of medicinal herbs, including Roujincao. There are an estimated 188 Yao medicinal formulas, including over 30 specific types such as Zhuifengsan and Banbianfeng. Expert Huang Hai noted that the ecological planting and harvesting methods help maintain a forest coverage rate of over 80% in the region. Wenzhou Huangyang wood carving was listed as the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006.

A precision issue has been identified within a manufacturing process.

Children in Digang Village are experiencing traditional fishing methods, using water carts and nets. Participants wear water boots and use nets to catch fish in mulberry fish ponds.

An elderly woman was seen pushing a three-wheeled vehicle on a mountain road in the dark. Two police officers from Zhejiang province escorted an elderly woman pushing a tricycle through traffic late at night. The officers, identified as Zhang Xian and Huang Zhensong, assisted the woman with her tricycle on a long slope and ensured her safe arrival. They advised her to avoid traveling at night. Two traffic police officers in Wenzhou escorted an elderly woman home for nearly two hours after she was seen struggling with a three-wheeled vehicle in traffic late at night. The officers, both born in the 1980s, have served over ten years in traffic police. Two police officers from the Wenzhou Public Security Bureau's Chengnan Zhongduo provided an escort for an elderly woman, referred to as 'Grandma Cheng,' after dark. The escort lasted nearly two hours due to a long uphill slope.