Stories from Yantai · China

Fruit farmers in Yantai Fushan are busy harvesting Meicao apple varieties in greenhouses, working efficiently from 3 AM during the peak season.

Zhang Yingsong, known as "Grandpa Ocean," has dedicated his life to the "Ocean Grand Song" art form since being captivated by it at age 14.

ZTE stock, currently at a cost of 13.73 yuan with a half position, may see some upward movement in the short term. The Chinese stock market is showing a trend towards 3 trillion yuan in volume. The main board turnover reached 14.554 billion yuan by midday.

Zong Tingting, a post-90s artisan from Shandong, is practicing traditional seven-color woodblock printing. Her work primarily features traditional folk motifs including dragons, phoenixes, qilin, and clouds.

Rural writer Lu Chilian was recognized for her diverse literary style and contributions to writing. Her work has been published extensively in Hong Kong. She has since published numerous works, many of which were introduced to print through academic connections.

An eco-tourism site, described as a 'wetland lake,' offers a natural and picturesque environment. Visitors are enjoying a very happy and relaxing experience at an ecological wetland site, taking many photos.

Elderly artisan Wang Dazhen sells shell crafts in Yantai, with his creations being popular among children and parents. Wang Dazhen has developed her own techniques through long-term practice and imagination, envisioning what each shell resembles and how it can be used.

A new circular bird bridge features a design intended to blend into surrounding wetland marshes. Visitors, including those with elderly relatives or young children, are seen enjoying the area.

Several major Chinese ports have opened new direct maritime routes to West African ports including Tema and Lagos. A cargo ship from Alsindao carrying automobile parts, tires, and solar panels departed in late April.

Wang Dazhen, a retired resident of Yantai, China, has dedicated his hobby to creating detailed sculptures using the shells of various mollusks. An elderly artist named Wang Dazhen began creating shell art, using a conch shell for a turtle's body, a large scallop shell for its head, four small scallop shells for its feet, and another small scallop shell for its tail. His works have gained popularity among local children and parents, leading to pre-orders. A local craft exhibition also features diverse items including gourds, zodiac ornaments, and lanterns. An Jia, deputy director of the Yantai Intangible Cultural Heritage List Committee, praised the artisan's work. The works have attracted local children and parents who are placing orders for the pieces. The artisan's stall at a small craft exhibition has seen interest from citizens.