Child courier sparks online concern

A young boy who works as a courier in a residential area in downtown Qingdao, Shandong province, has attracted the attention of thousands of people who are concerned about his welfare.

The 7-year-old - known only by his nickname Xiaochangjiang, which means "Little Yangtze River" - became an internet sensation after photos of him delivering goods were circulated on WeChat.

Wang Qingwei, director of Qingdao Chess Association, uploaded the photos of the boy and described how they met after the boy knocked on his door last week.