Meet Grandpa Zhu, a 74-year-old flower seller whose warm smile has won hearts online. With every bouquet he sells, he gives customers a handmade lotus leaf hat as a gift, earning him the moniker "Lotus Grandpa" from social media users. #ChinaSeen#

The 44th Yushu Horse Racing Festival kicked off in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, bringing together riders from across the region to showcase their skills and celebrate a shared cultural heritage. Beyond the thrilling races and traditional performances, the festival has become a vibrant gathering where people of different ethnic groups join in the celebrations, cheering for the riders and sharing moments of connection. Recognized as a national-level intangible cultural heritage item in 2008, the Yushu Horse Racing Festival continues to preserve Tibetan traditions while serving as a platform for cultural exchange, tourism and community development. #ChinaSeen#

A Chinese opera performer spent years mastering "Kaoqi Zhuandao," a demanding stunt that combines sword spinning with balancing heavy battle flags. She specializes in the "Daomadan," the female warrior role in Chinese opera – and performs on the farm. #ChinaSeen#

China welcomes the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran and appreciates Pakistan's mediation efforts, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday. More:

The year 2026 marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Chinese President #XiJinping# once pointed out that people represent the nation, and the nation is made up of people. He also said the survival of a party depends on the support of its people, adding that with people's confidence and support, the CPC is invincible in the face of any obstacles. Xi's people-centered governing philosophy is inseparable from the influence of his father, Xi Zhongxun. "No matter what your job title is, serve the people diligently, consider the interests of the people with all your heart, maintain close ties with the people, and always stay approachable to the people," Xi Zhongxun once told his son.