Giant fish over a meter long gather in the Yangtze River after China's 10-year fishing ban. After China's decade-long fishing ban on the Yangtze, waters near Chizhou in Anhui province are now teeming with massive fish over one meter long. Schools of giant fish leap and churn in the current, a vivid sign of the river's recovering ecosystem. Ten years of protection is truly paying off. 🐟🌊✨ #YangtzeRiver# #FishingBan# #Ecology# #Wildlife# #ChinaEnvironment# #RiverRestoration# #Chinayouth# By Wang Xinyuan, Liu Yue(intern) / China Youth Daily Source: Visual Chizhou｜Rao Yi ，Kanjiananhui (Douyin)

A Sudden Farewell Under the Eaves, and a Temporary "Mother Swallow" The mother swallow had flown away in a hurry, leaving behind a nest of tiny hungry babies. 😢Seeing them wait anxiously with their tender yellow beaks wide open, the man decided to become a temporary “mother swallow.” 💛May these little spirits grow up safely and fly into the blue sky that belongs to them. 🪽🫶🏻 #WarmDaily# #RespectForLife# #HeartwarmingMoments# #ChinaYouth# Source: Chezhiliqicheweixiufuwubu/Douyin

A grangpa was cycling with a cart full of adorable dogs, instantly turning an ordinary road into the cutest traffic scene of the day. 🐶🚲 The fluffy passengers sat quietly as the grandpa pedaled through the city, drawing smiles from people nearby. Sometimes, the simplest moments bring the most joy. ❤️ #China# #Dogs# #CuteAnimals# #StreetMoments# #Wholesome# #FeelGood# #ViralVideo# #ChinaYouth# Source: shuohaobuku/Douyin

WOW China | Instant tax refunds for departing travelers: Funds arrive in seconds; Foreign journalists praise "Beijing efficiency" Over 20 Chinese and foreign media reporters recently visited Beijing’s Longfu Temple commercial district, exploring time-honored brands such as Daoxiangcun and Fengnian Guanchang. Longfu Temple will soon join the “refund upon purchase” tax refund service, while nearby Beijing APM has already offered 9% cash tax refunds for overseas travelers since April 27. Shopping in Beijing is becoming even easier for international visitors.（Li Yue/China Youth Daily)

Editor-in-Chief of China Youth Daily: Rebuilding Media Capabilities in the AI Era “Leave to AI what AI can improve; do to the utmost what only humans can do.”This was stressed by Dong Shi, Deputy Party Secretary and Editor-in-Chief of China Youth Daily, at the 5th China Newspaper Industry Innovation Development Conference sub-forum in Chongqing on Oct. 19. She noted that output is depreciating while judgment—what is true, important, and publishable—is scarce. AI can work but cannot judge; trust matters. Verification is becoming a core asset, and on-site reporting is an AI-era moat. Data capability must shift from citing data to producing data and setting agendas. As technology advances, human roles become more important. Success should be measured by whether reporters enter the field, uncover facts, serve users, promote progress, and offer reliable facts and trusted judgment. She added that mainstream media’s smart-media transformation is not just equipment upgrading but capability reconstruction.

Youth Survey | 66.2% of young people help parents adapt to digital life A survey of 1,333 young people by China Youth Daily's Social Survey Center finds that 66.2% teach their parents smartphones and apps to help them fit into digital life. 58.7% remind parents about healthy routines and doctor visits, 50.1% listen to their worries, and 43.7% travel with them. 62.6% suggest patiently listening before arguing, while 57.2% recommend actively sharing their own lives with parents.

@felipepaullier Returns to WYDF: Youth Exchange Goes Beyond Gathering During the 2026 World Youth Development Forum, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs Felipe Paullier returned to the forum once again. As a long-time friend of the forum, he praised China's continued efforts to advance this platform for youth exchange and cooperation, saying it is action-oriented and helps young people around the world connect with resources, opportunities and networks. Through these exchanges, more young people's ideas are gaining greater visibility, and their initiatives are reaching a broader audience. #WYDF2026# #APGYD# #YouthDriveDevelopment# #ActionPlan2026# Filming: Li Ruoyi, Reporter of China Youth Daily Editing: Li Ruoyi, Jiang Jixuan, Reporters of China Youth Daily; intern Wang Liuqing On‑camera: Jiang Jixuan, Reporter of China Youth Daily

#Transportation# | ✈️🔧 Forty-four officials from 29 consulates general in Guangzhou visited China Southern Airlines’ aircraft maintenance facilities on Oct. 29 to explore opportunities for international cooperation. At GAMECO, delegates saw aircraft undergoing heavy maintenance and watched intelligent jacking equipment in action. With airworthiness approvals from more than 30 countries and regions and over 100 airline customers, China Southern’s engineering subsidiary is looking to expand its maintenance services overseas. #ChinaSouthernAirlines# #GAMECO# #Guangzhou# #Aviation# #AircraftMaintenance# #GlobalCooperation# #Guangdong#

Beer, seafood, and a blast from the past – Qingdao knows how to party. Dress up in vintage threads at the 1903 Time Photo Studio, brew like a pro, and explore immersive night tours. With China's visa-free policy, the world is showing up for this fresh new wave of travel.😄 Source: China Youth Daily