As a new wave of Chinese high school graduates competes to secure spots in top universities by sitting the grueling gaokao, or national college entrance exams, I think of Pang Zhongwang, a student from an underprivileged family in Cangzhou, Hebei Province, who defied all odds to top his city and gain admission to Tsinghua University.

On Tomb Sweeping Day of 2025, as the world marked the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War against Fascism, I traveled to Tengchong, moved by a deep sense of duty to honor my ancestors and pay tribute to the heroes of the past.

Money, as a medium of exchange, symbolizes perceived value and is used to measure the worth of most things in life.

As a student from an international school in Shenzhen, I have been collaborating on the charity program “The World in Your Eyes” with the Shenzhen Longhua Disabled Persons Service Association ever since November 2024.

I’ve just returned from my winter vacation, and found out about the importance of keeping things in order.

In late January, Chinese people, amidst their year-long hustle and bustle, paused their work routines to prepare for the Spring Festival.

Christmas is one of the most anticipated and important festivals around the world, especially in Europe and America. People celebrate the festival every year on Dec. 25. The occasion brings a wave of warmth, love, and merriment.

“Present!” I raised my placard and proudly confirmed my first participation in the Model United Nations (MUN).