China

China built more than 2,480mi of railway in 2020, according to Chinese state media reports. The report broadcast on December 26 said that half of the new rail lines built were for high-speed trains.  

Three men from southwestern China’s Sichuan province turn abandoned tires into animal sculptures, including a dragon.

A Chinese man, 22, in Shandong province, picked up skills with the guzheng, a traditional Chinese instrument, by watching tutorials online and has since found fame on social media for playing it at the construction sites he works on.

A rescue team in southwestern China’s Chongqing uses a flame-throwing drone to burn wasp nests in trees.

Tourists in southwestern China’s Yunnan province were seen holding pieces of bread in their mouths to feed the seagulls.

An 82-year-old Chinese grandma in China’s eastern Shandong province has become an internet sensation for her stretching videos in which she showcases her amazing flexibility.  

This 2020 compilation of viral videos from China provides a unique insight into the country, showing us a window into what made people laugh, how they changed their lives and some of the unique skills of the Chinese people.

A man from southern China’s Guangdong province attracted fans online for his incredible tricking skills. The 24-year-old stunt coach can flip and twist in a single jump, and flip-up to 16 times in a row.  

A 12-year-old boy in China’s eastern Jiangsu province fell out of a window and landed on a fifth-floor laundry rack after collecting a quilt. A man went up to hold up the boy with his hand for around 20 minutes until firefighters arrived. Fortunately, they both were rescued safely.  

A man from northeastern China’s Liaoning province has become an internet star in the country for his stunt videos that feature an excavator. The 27-year-old can control the machine so precisely that he can use it to stack wine glasses, cut a cucumber on a balloon and even thread a needle.