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National defense education helps kids enhance awareness of national security

On August 31, a special “First Lesson of the Semester” event on national defense education was held at Zaoshan Primary School in Qingdao, Shandong Province. Students participated in activities such as learning about maritime defense, practicing navy flag-signaling drills, and touring model warships, aimed at strengthening their awareness of national security and fostering patriotic sentiments. (Photo by Zhang Ying)

2026-09-01 18:03:15

First-day orientation welcomes new primary schoolers in Linyi, Shanodong

On August 31, first-graders reported for the start of the new school year at the Third Experimental Primary School in Tancheng County, Linyi City. Through a series of orientation activities, the young newcomers embarked on their campus journey. (Photo by Zhang Chunlei)

2026-09-01 17:51:58

Freshmen shine in military training parade in Gaomi, Weifang

On August 30, Gaomi No. 5 High School held its 2026 freshman military training graduation ceremony. More than 800 newly enrolled students, watched by parents and teachers, marched in class formations with crisp, synchronized movements and high morale. The performance showcased the fruits of their intensive drill over the past days and the vibrant spirit of the new cohort. (Photo by Li Haitao)

2026-09-01 17:45:17

Bountiful harvest seen at local market Qingdao, Shandong

In the autumn season, at the Minsheng Market in Shangma Subdistrict, Chengyang District, Qingdao, Shandong Province, a rich variety of agricultural and fishery products - from fat autumn crabs to fresh fruits and vegetables - are hitting the stalls, painting a vibrant picture of improved local livelihoods.

2026-08-31 10:14:45

26th Shandong Provincial Sports Games kick off in Linyi

The 26th Shandong Provincial Sports Games kicked off in Linyi on August 26. Scheduled to run through September 5, the Games feature 38 sports and 1,081 events, with 13,000 registered athletes taking part. Both the number of events and the scale of participation hit a new-high in the history of the provincial sports games.

2026-08-28 14:58:39

In pics: Craftsman preserves Rizhao Green Tea heritage through manual wok-roasting

Rizhao hand wok‑roasted tea requires careful observation of weather conditions and tea leaves, as well as precise heat control. Tea leaves are tossed by bare hands in high‑temperature iron woks, with force and pace entirely shaped by years of hands‑on experience. Having grown up amid tea plantations and roasting woks, Yuan Qijun has devoted himself to this time‑honoured craft. Though many young people have left the tea‑growing mountains, he has remained to carry forward this intangible cultural heritage.

2026-08-26 15:13:05

Miao Miao, artist of paper cutting, guards intangible cultural heritage of Linyi via a scissor

Miao Miao, the fifth‑generation inheritor of Yimeng Miao‑style paper‑cutting, picked up scissors at five, won awards at fifteen and quit her job to launch a business at thirty after a decade of dedicated craft practice. Once a little girl assisting her grandmother at wedding and funeral events, she later became the last apprentice of Wang Bin, Shandong Provincial Master of Arts and Crafts. Evolving from an ordinary unknown housewife into a public‑welfare ambassador bringing paper‑cutting to schools and communities, she creates a fresh vision for intangible heritage inheritance with scissors and red paper amid the interplay of tradition and modernity.

2026-08-20 15:34:53

In pics: Crape myrtles in full bloom in Qingdao, Shandong

On August 17, hundreds of mu of crape myrtles are in full bloom at a garden in Shangma Subdistrict, Chengyang District, Qingdao, Shandong. Blossoms in a rich palette of colors compete in beauty, drawing crowds of visitors.

2026-08-19 17:49:07

Qingdao’s Red Beach shines with vibrant ecological splendor

On Aug. 16, the Red Beach in Hongshiya Subdistrict, Qingdao West Coast New Area, Shandong Province, was carpeted with sprawling red seepweed. Winding tidal creeks snaked through the vegetation, while an old wooden boat lay quietly, complementing the blue sea and clear waters. A variety of waterbirds were seen foraging and roosting here, which offers vivid testimony to the success of local wetland restoration efforts.

2026-08-18 08:50:43

600‑year‑old New‑Year paintings move off walls and into young people’s hearts

For local people in Weifang, New‑Year paintings mean door‑pasted door gods, Kitchen‑God prints for household stoves and money‑tree prints hung on walls during the Spring Festival. For six centuries, carving knives and pear‑wood blocks in Yangjiabu have borne witness to generations’ simple wishes for safety and prosperity. Today, young inheritors are breathing new life into this ancient craft, bringing it onto phone cases and canvas bags, and into young people’s daily lives.

2026-08-17 16:31:36