A group of Communist Party members in Shanghai have won recognition for grassroots initiatives that have included weaving with waste, creating their own solar and wind power systems, and planting crops on urban rooftops.
The dog meat festival on June 21 in China' s southeastern Yulin city has been a local tradition since the 1990s to celebrate "xiazhi", the longest day in the year on the Chinese lunar calendar.
As it works to transform itself into a tourist destination, a village on Lake Lashi in southwest China's Yunnan Province is learning the importance of environmental protection.
Apple Inc., once fiercely criticised by NGOs for pollution its suppliers caused in China, is now seen as a leader in environmental control by the same organizations.
The village that has long been home to Beijing's hidden army of garbage collectors is facing demolition as China's capital city looks to redefine its role.
As rare animals unique to China, giant pandas have been shouldered with special diplomatic missions in China's diplomatic activities. Check out where the "panda ambassadors" have been sent to in this infographic.