Spring Farming in Baisha - China

Spring Farming in Baisha - China

A farmer picks strawberries at Pingdi Village of Dongcheng Town in Danzhou City, south China's Hainan Province, on February 23, 2025. Farming activities are in full swing in south China's Hainan Province in early spring. Photo by Guo Cheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spring Farming in Baisha - China

Spring Farming in Baisha - China

A farmer picks strawberries at Pingdi Village of Dongcheng Town in Danzhou City, south China's Hainan Province, on February 23, 2025. Farming activities are in full swing in south China's Hainan Province in early spring. Photo by Guo Cheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rural sports create viral and real-life sensation in China

STORY: Rural sports create viral and real-life sensation in China DATELINE: June 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:04 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of village football competitions 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI YUJIE, Football player from Yuezhai Village 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG ZHENGQIAN, Football player from Pingdi Village 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SHI SHIHUA, Captain of the football team of Chejiang Second Village STORYLINE: A village football tournament in China has recently captured the attention of many, with its festive atmosphere and spectacular goal-scoring performances. Organized and played by locals, the amateur football tournament held in Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, which translates to "Village Super League." From May to July, 20 teams from Rongjiang County are participating in the "Cun Chao" tournament on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with the final scheduled for July 29. The playe