New school year starts all over China

A primary school student hands a red balloon symbolizing blessings to his teacher in Kunminglu Primary School in Tianjin on Aug 31. Middle schools and primary schools in Tianjin opened on Aug 31. Kunminglu Primary School asked students to share what they learned during the summer holiday. [Photo/Xinhua]

Vice Principal Gao Manhong of Fuxue Hutong Primary School in Beijing handed out textbooks to students at the opening ceremony. Most middle schools and primary schools opened on Sept 1. Many students got their textbooks for the new semester and started their school life. [Photo/Xinhua]