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PE teacher's marathon effort helps keep children in the running

Bai Jian's mission is to change the fate of unfortunate children through long-distance running. He has been dedicated to his Dream House charitable project for almost 30 years.

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Restaurant owner a shining star in his community

For 24 years, Yu Yingchun has been at the helm of Xinwangmeishilin, a restaurant on Lingnan Road where he pays particular attention to the needs of elderly people in his area.

2024-10-08 19:08 0

Canadian artist captivated by 'cosmopolitan energy' of Shanghai

Samuel Porteous, an author and illustrator who first came to China in 2001, weaves Old Shanghai and a melding of East and West into his works.

2024-10-07 13:51 0

Emulating the can-do spirit of senior exercisers for a healthy way of life

Scenes of seniors exercising in local parks abound across China, and their persistence shows how courageous and confident they are in squaring up to old age that many of us fear.

2024-10-02 13:00 0

Your flight has been delayed. Could a drone be the perpetrator?

Disruption by drones at Chinese airports is rising, triggering safety concerns. Regulatory controls haven't kept pace with the rapid increase in unmanned aircraft.

2024-10-01 16:42 0

Museum popularity highlights need to give green light to 'social' guides

The current popularity of museums in China is evidenced not only in the pervading difficulty in securing appointments for entry, but also in over-stretched guide services.