On May 22, the Guangdong Provincial Family Planning Association held a themed publicity service event in Zhaoqing City, with the theme of “Promoting a Positive View of Marriage and Childbearing, Popularizing Scientific Childcare Concepts.” Leaders from the Provincial Health Commission, the Provincial Family Planning Association, the Provincial Communist Youth League Committee, and the Zhaoqing Municipal Government attended the event.

The event included the launch of the 2026 “Sunflower Parent-Child Room” project, the flag-awarding ceremony for the Family Planning Association service teams, a donation for the fertility care fund, and the reading of a proposal on new marriage and childbearing culture. Additionally, through a series of cultural performances such as skits, allegro, situational dramas, songs, and dances, the event vigorously promoted optimized fertility policies, a positive view of marriage and childbearing, and scientific parenting concepts. Simultaneously, over 10 service booths were set up, offering activities such as informational consultations, parent-child classes, and free health clinics, attracting many members of the public to actively participate.

It is understood that to address difficulties such as a lack of parenting knowledge and temporary childcare challenges among the public, the Guangdong Family Planning Association is vigorously promoting the construction of “Sunflower Parent-Child Rooms” across the province. This includes the comprehensive rollout of the “Parenting Way” childcare curriculum, standardized parent-child guidance, and community-embedded services like “Parent-Child Room + Temporary Childcare,” aiming to improve family scientific parenting levels, alleviate parenting anxiety, support the construction of a universal childcare service system, and promote early childhood development.

Among these efforts, some districts in Guangzhou and Shenzhen have achieved “one room per street,” while eight cities including Foshan, Jiangmen, and Zhaoqing are each building more than 10 rooms this year. Eight cities are conducting training for parent-child service instructors, five counties (districts) have included this in their livelihood projects, and some cities and counties have integrated it into the “Hundreds, Thousands, and Tens of Thousands Project” and local childcare service joint meeting systems.

During operation, the “Sunflower Parent-Child Rooms” provide parent-child guidance around seven themes—nutrition and feeding, sleep, hygiene habits, motor skills, language, cognition, and emotional and social development—as well as four special topics: pediatric massage, parent-child reading, music and movement, and sports games, to enhance parents’ scientific parenting abilities. To ensure long-term sustainability, the “Sunflower Parent-Child Rooms” are scientifically zoned, equipped with professional staff and facilities, and have robust management systems, continuously improving their scientific and professional standards.

As of now, over 700 “Sunflower Parent-Child Rooms” have been built across the province, covering all 21 cities, with more than 42,000 activities conducted, benefiting millions of people, and creating a childcare base at the public’s “doorstep.”

Zhaoqing City

Zhaoqing is a historic city in Guangdong Province, China, known for its scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage. It served as an important administrative and cultural center during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is famous for the Seven Star Crags (Qixing Yan), a cluster of limestone peaks set around a lake. The city also played a role in modern Chinese history as the site of the Zhaoqing Uprising in 1925, led by revolutionary forces during the early Republic period.

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Zhaoqing City

Zhaoqing City, located in Guangdong Province, China, is renowned for its scenic beauty and rich history, dating back over 2,000 years. It was an important cultural and administrative center during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is famous for the Seven Star Crags (Qixingyan), a cluster of limestone peaks set around a lake. The city also played a role in the development of Lingnan culture and is known for its historic pagodas and temples.

Guangdong Province

Guangdong Province, located on the southern coast of China, has a long history as a key center for maritime trade and cultural exchange, particularly through the ancient Maritime Silk Road. It was the birthplace of the 1911 Xinhai Revolution and has since evolved into a major economic powerhouse, home to global hubs like Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Today, Guangdong is known for its vibrant Cantonese culture, cuisine, and its role as a leader in China’s reform and opening-up policies.

Guangzhou

Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province in southern China, is a major port city with a history spanning over 2,200 years, serving as the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road. Known historically as Canton, it was a key trading hub where foreign merchants, including Arabs and Europeans, established early commercial ties with China. Today, Guangzhou is a vibrant metropolis blending modern skyscrapers with historic sites like the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall and the Canton Tower.

Shenzhen

Shenzhen is a major city in southern China, known for its rapid transformation from a small fishing village into a global technology hub. Its modern history began in 1980 when it was designated as China’s first Special Economic Zone, driving massive economic growth and urbanization. Today, it is a bustling metropolis famous for its innovation, skyscrapers, and as the headquarters of leading tech companies like Huawei and Tencent.

Foshan

Foshan is a city in Guangdong Province, China, renowned for its rich cultural heritage, particularly in martial arts (as the birthplace of Wing Chun and the legendary Bruce Lee’s ancestral home) and traditional crafts like ceramics, paper-cutting, and lion dancing. Historically, it flourished as a major commercial hub during the Ming and Qing dynasties due to its thriving ceramics and iron-smelting industries. Today, Foshan preserves its historical sites, such as the Ancestral Temple, while blending tradition with modern economic development.

Jiangmen

Jiangmen is a prefecture-level city in Guangdong Province, China, known for its rich overseas Chinese heritage and historic architecture. It was a major departure point for Chinese emigrants in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and its Kaiping Diaolou—fortified multi-story towers built by returning emigrants—are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, Jiangmen blends traditional Lingnan culture with modern development, offering scenic riverside views and well-preserved ancestral villages.

Seven Star Crags (Qixing Yan)

Seven Star Crags, or Qixing Yan, is a famous karst landscape located in Zhaoqing, Guangdong, China, named for its seven limestone peaks that resemble the Big Dipper constellation. The site has been a scenic and cultural attraction since the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD), featuring ancient inscriptions, pavilions, and a large lake that reflects the crags. It is also home to the Seven Star Crags Rock Carvings, which include over 500 stone inscriptions from various historical periods, highlighting its significance as a natural and cultural heritage site.