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Immersed in tradition
Published: May 28, 2026 09:25 PM
Students play a game of cuju on the playground of a primary school ahead of the upcoming International Children's Day (June 1) in Zibo, East China's Shandong Province, on May 28, 2026. The ancient Chinese ball game of cuju is widely regarded as a forerunner to modern football. Photo: VCG

Students play a game of cuju on the playground of a primary school ahead of the upcoming International Children's Day (June 1) in Zibo, East China's Shandong Province, on May 28, 2026. The ancient Chinese ball game of cuju is widely regarded as a forerunner to modern football. Photo: VCG