The ancient city of Pingyao in the central part of China’s Shanxi Province has a history that dates back more than 2,700 years and is one of the two ancient cities in China listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site. And this small town was the birthplace of China's banking industry, and served as the financial center of the country in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Public health has taken centre stage over the last few years, and for good reason. Our health as a global community impacts so very much of our livelihoods. With the most recent pandemic, China’s healthcare system has been the topic of a lot of discussion. Let’s take a look at China’s public health infrastructure— the largest medical system in the world.

While World Cup fans cheered on their favorite teams recently, manufacturers in Yiwu, China rushed to make the merchandise and souvenirs they purchased in droves. On the eve of each World Cup, they produce 100,000 footballs within 50 days, and more than 2 million jerseys for the Cup alone. Take a look behind the scenes of one the world's busiest manufacturing moments of the past year.