Pursuing worth, work and words (立德立功立言). Building bridges - not walls - between civilisations.
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When a worried mother brought her sick daughter to a hospital in China, the entire process—from arrival to discharge—took just 52 minutes. Seen, treated, and on her way. Healthcare doesn’t have to be an all-day affair.
For UK actress Rosamund Pike, learning Chinese opened a door—not just to a language, but to a culture. She shares how it gave her & her kids a deeper sense of Chinese values: family, modesty & peace.
Language became their bridge, and perhaps the best kind of bridge there is.
#RosamundPike on why she’d happily grow old in China: foods worth savouring, romantic stories behind daily drinks, and seniors wandering in parks and basking in the sun without a care. Honestly ... why not?
Fly like a princess in a heavenly Chinese-style gossamer dress, scattering flower petals mid-air ... Like childhood dream come true.
Would you dare to fly? Try it out in the old town of Tongguan Kiln in Central China’s #Changsha. #ChinaTravel
Empty suitcases in, packed suitcases out. #ChinaHaul is now the new trend in #ChinaTravel!
Here’s the secret: Chinese products are high-quality, trendy & stylish. And the best part? They are not expensive at all. Go ahead and unbox your own haul of foods, toys, gadgets and more!
Robot race Round 2 in E-Town, #Beijing, this time on tough terrains. Robotic sport in China is gaining real-world traction—and this is only the beginning. #RobotChallenge
Pick up some fallen leaves on your walk and bring autumn home🍂
See what fun little DIY crafts people made with them!
Rooted in Chinese culture, #Taichi blends physical exercise with #Taoist and #Confucian wisdom. Gentle yet powerful, it welcomes everyone, young and old alike. Want to explore Chinese culture while staying fit? Taichi is a good first step. #IntangibleHeritage 6/40
Nature’s palette, laid out by human hands: peppers, corn, pumpkins, persimmons—an autumn harvest basking in the sun.
Villagers call it Autumn Sunning (晒秋), a local tradition of drying crops on windowsills at harvest time in SE China’s #Jiangxi.
In "The Long March: The Untold Story", Harrison Salisbury documented the epic journey 90 yrs ago.
One year. 12,500 km. The Red Army was pushed to the limits—and forged a legacy.
That legacy—unity & selflessness under a central leadership—became 🇨🇳's anchor and lives on today.
Nujiang River in SW China’s #Yunnan: 5 bridges in 1 photo. From cable to wooden planks, then to suspension bridges, and finally concrete.
The old bridges still stand there, bearing witness to a better life in the remote border village.
#Beijing in the fall: even the leaves are falling for it ❤️ #BeijingAutumn
An American youth shares her thoughts on her China visit and how that has changed her.
Experience generates understanding. We need more of such exchanges to make the world a better place.
#Kunqu (昆曲), an opera form from Southern China, flourished around the same time as Shakespeare. Both gave us timeless love tragedies—when the Bard spoke, Kunqu sang, danced and painted every emotion in silk and ink. A living art worth discovering. #IntangibleHeritage 5/40
Ever struggled to solve a Rubik’s cube?
Check out this amazing 6-year-old champion. Her outstanding record was an average of 4.27 seconds. Incredible! 🏆
Watch this little Chinese girl dance!
With flowing ribbons and classical hand gestures, she turns her shadow into a celestial wonder.
#Robotic arms sorting parcels in China: smart enough to flip a package when needed, silly enough to make you wonder if they’re having a bad day.
Alert: grumpy robots at work🤖😂
Light rail train emerging from underground tunnel in SW China’s #Chongqing, the famous 7D city.
Thought for a moment it was a Blade Runner clip. #ChinaTravel
American vlogger shares what a sense of safety feels like in Chinese cities. Park an e-bike unlocked, and no one steals it. Self checkout at shops, and no one checks if you have paid. This’s what his camera captures in #Shanghai.
Your next Big Mac may come to you by drone! In #Shanghai, McDonald’s and Meituan launched a drone delivery route along the Bund. Meals can be “airdropped” to nearby buildings in 10 mins. #FuturisticChina