Nature takes over in Jinjiang, East China's Fujian Province, where a 38-year-old bougainvillea has completely intertwined with an old house. Over decades, its branches have woven through the walls and pillars, draping the rooftop and windows in vibrant blooms to create a spectacular, living masterpiece. (Compiled by Zhu Yingqi and intern Zhou Huiru)

Tongan Deputy Prime Minister Viliami Uasike Latu tells People's Daily how his country benefits from its partnership with China. China and Pacific Island countries work together on economic development, climate change, education and trade. Tonga receives scholarships for students to study in China, technical advice and support for facilities that help Pacific island countries bounce back from disasters. Latu also explains what drives China's success. He says the country's leaders hold themselves accountable to the people and listen to their voices. That accountability is the core of China's development, he says. Watch the full video to see how Tonga views its partnership with China and why he says the Communist Party of China helps people do their jobs well.

China said on October 12, 2026 that nothing Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te says or does can change the historical and legal fact that Taiwan belongs to China. It cannot alter the doomed failure of "Taiwan independence" or stop the overwhelming trend that China will ultimately be reunified. (Produced by Wang Ruofan)

China said on October 12, 2026 that Japan's leaders should heed voices of justice at home and genuinely reflect on and correct wrongdoings on issues concerning Taiwan island, history and their China perception. (Produced by Wang Ruofan)

Watch Sichuan opera come to life on a giant 3D LED screen in Chengdu! From lightning-fast face-changing to spectacular fire-breathing, this display gives traditional Chinese performing arts a whole new twist. (Produced by Liang Xiaojian and intern Xu Rui)

The poplar forests of Shaya county, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the northern edge of the Taklimakan Desert, have entered their peak viewing season. Spanning 4.7 million mu (about 313,333 hectares), the forests glow with golden autumn foliage along both banks of the region's Tarim River. (Compiled by Yao Yuan and intern Zhou Huiru)

On October 10, global mayors held a dialogue on cultural heritage preservation at the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan Province. How can we better safeguard this cultural heritage today? At the nearby Longmen Grottoes Academy, young researchers are bringing their expertise to preserve this UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Produced by Li Zhuoman, intern Zhao Wenchang and intern Shen Shichun)

Dr. Ammar came from Yemen to China in his youth with one dream: to heal. Now, he saves lives in Yiwu, answering patients' calls day and night. "Closer than family," reads the silk banner they gave him. His journey mirrors China's healthcare transformation — and the vision of a Healthy China that welcomes all. (Produced by Xie Runjia, Cheng Weidan and Fu Junjie)

China on October 9, 2026 condemned Japanese right-wing forces for distorting the record of Japan's wartime aggression, warning against the misuse of artificial intelligence to whitewash historical crimes. (Edited by Li Yuanxin and intern Zhou Huiru)

Hasty harvest: A farmer in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region cuts off a sunflower head, flicks his wrist and slips it onto the stalk. (Video source: Douyin account-47262030465; Compiled by Li Yuanxin and intern Zhou Huiru)

An Egyptian tour guide opened a Chinese social media account in early September. His bio says that People's Daily has featured him three times and his first post is the newspaper's latest report on him. What story was it that earned him three features? It begins with a "Chinese house" in Cairo.

The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue - Luoyang is currently underway in Henan Province. During a tour of the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yun Sinang, deputy director of Cambodia's Administration of Siem Reap Municipality, shared her admiration for efforts to preserve cultural heritage in China and Cambodia. (Produced by Li Zhuoman and intern Zhao Wenchang)

The Chinese and US presidents have exchanged visits within six months. What signals does this send? As the new vision for China-US relations continues to take shape around "respect, fairness and reciprocity," what does it mean in practice? How can the two countries build mutual trust and avoid the Thucydides Trap? Could AI become a new area of cooperation? People's Daily brings together Cui Tiankai, former Chinese ambassador to the US, and Harvard professor Graham Allison, who coined the Thucydides Trap concept, for a trans-Pacific exchange exploring this new vision for bilateral relations.

During a marathon in Yuxi, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, police deployed a clever "pendulum-style" crossing system. By swinging mobile barricades back and forth, officers created alternating safety zones—allowing pedestrians to cross without disrupting the runners. (Edited by Yang Yang and intern Li Qian)

Luoyang in Henan Province blends rich heritage with industrial innovation—home to the pioneering Dongfanghong tractor and today's smart, autonomous machines. As the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue kicked off here on October 9, follow People's Daily reporter Li Zhuoman to discover the city's hard-hitting romance. (Produced by Li Zhuoman)

A grandmother wins first place at a corn shelling competition in the eastern China city of Weifang, Shandong Province. She shells the corn with fast, skilled hands as the audience applauds and cheers her on. (Compiled by Yao Yuan and intern Zhou Huiru)