Stories from China

Gao Hua village, surrounded by mountains, features traditional wooden houses and a clear stream, creating an ecological retreat.

This involved creating a 'people's livelihood map,' visiting villages, securing project funding, inviting experts, and organizing mutual aid groups. He forewent personal matters, including caring for his ill father, to lead cadres and masses in disaster response.

Author Liu Zhenyun read the second part of his new work "A Joke of Kindness," titled "Famous Monk," at the Beijing Library on January 17, 2026.

This involved creating a 'people's situation map,' navigating mountain roads, securing project funding, and inviting experts. He humbly sought advice from older village cadres.

Digang Village has preserved its traditional ecological farming system, featuring ancient bridges and residences. A clear stream connects the ancestral halls and buildings of Zhulin Village, creating a picturesque scene of ecological retreat.

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 Ministry of Transport predicts that total cross-regional travel during the May Day holiday will reach 1.52 billion person-times. China's Ministry of Transport reported that on May 1st, the total cross-regional personnel mobility across the country exceeded 1.52 billion person-times, with daily averages surpassing 300 million person-times. Daily travel volume was 350.2 million person-times, a 4% increase from the previous year. This surge is attributed to the public's growing confidence in leisure travel and the introduction of new holiday policies that extended travel times and promoted consumption upgrades. The transcript mentions that during this time, events and festivals were held, attracting people to areas that are usually quiet. Beijing's commercial districts experienced increased foot traffic and sales during the May Day holiday.

The Longfu Fourth Block in Beijing experienced visitor numbers, with nearly 8 million tourist visits in 2025. The Longfu Fourth block in Beijing has been organically integrated with surrounding areas, blending traditional and modern elements.

China has implemented stricter regulations targeting government officials whose family members reside abroad. New rules have been issued by the IRGC, and the source stated that the impact of certain actions is and considered by many to be greater than the use of energy. The Chinese government has implemented measures to prevent the enforcement of foreign sanctions against five Chinese companies. The new measures aim to tighten control over the personal lives and potential influence of officials' relatives. China is implementing measures to prevent the circumvention of sanctions imposed by the United States on five Chinese companies. This measure is part of broader anti-corruption efforts. The report mentions that the program 'Yi Yi China' aims to bring people closer and foster understanding, particularly in the context of respecting elders and understanding Chinese life.

Zhang Guimei, born in 1957, has dedicated over 40 years to education in impoverished areas, founding a school for girls. The report also mentions artist Han Zhengfen creating a book about the unique temperament of women from Huaizhou. Zhang Guimei is struggling with illness while simultaneously working to improve her school, which faced near-collapse due to student transfer requests. Zhang Guimei, the Party branch secretary and principal of Huaping Girls' Senior High School in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, has also voluntarily served as the director of the Huaping County Children's Welfare Home. For over forty years, she has remained dedicated to impoverished areas in Yunnan, overcoming illness to commit herself to education and welfare. She established a Party branch at the school, leading with Party building and revolutionary traditions to foster a unique educational model.