Children enjoy their life across China

Children from Nongding Village in Dahua Yao Autonomous County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, used to go to school by walking over mountain paths. (See the left half of the photo taken on September 3, 2012) But now, a new road has been constructed, linking their homes to their school. (See the right half of the photo taken on January 11, 2017) The school's conditions have also improved a lot, with daily necessities including quilts, mats and meal boxes available. Children no longer need to carry heavy bags and walk along the bumpy mountain path. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)