Island school shows its unique character

Class act by teachers allows pupils to relish life and learning on the country's southernmost outpost of education

Editor's note: China Daily is running a series of articles on the South China Sea. Complied by our reporters Li Xiaokun, Zhang Yunbi and Liu Xiaoli, the articles cover a range of topics and provide a fascinating insight into what life is like. In these articles our reporters present the colorful and unique way of life on the islands, including Yongxing Island, which despite being no bigger than 280 football pitches hosts the Sansha City government.

Like many schools on the Chinese mainland, the walls of the country's southernmost school are decorated with children's paintings.