As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary in 2025, CGTN is joining global partners to launch the "One Home: Shared Future" Visual Storytelling Initiative, inviting young people worldwide to capture and share their vision for humanity's future.
Among the creators, some have chosen to express their perspectives through the lens. Here is the fifth collection of images they have showcased.
The Train Through Marvels: In the early morning, a freight train shuttles through the Hongshan Stone Forest in Xinjiang. I recorded this scene with my camera. It is a microcosm of the integration of industrial innovation and poverty reduction. Infrastructure projects such as China Railway build bridges for the circulation of goods and empower industrial upgrading, turning "lucid waters and lush mountains" into the key to getting rich. The rational allocation of resources and the concept of green development enable economic growth and ecological protection to go hand in hand. It's allowing every dividend of development to benefit more people, which also echoes the global pursuit of sharing and sustainability. Using innovation as a brush, we paint a new picture of the co-prosperity of mountains, rivers and development, and pave a new way to poverty alleviation and prosperity. /Pei Chen
Realm of Tranquility: At the foot of Mount Fuji, this globally renowned Lawson convenience store is closely linked to people's daily lives. The snow-capped Mount Fuji in the distance is quietly changing due to global warming. Every inch of its ice and snow reminds us that protecting nature is not only an action to address climate change, but also a part of promoting green development and sharing the future. Daily choices and actions can make ecological protection and social progress complement each other, and make the relationship between humanity and nature more harmonious. /Wusaqi Shuibuxing
Nestled: In the interplay of black and white light: Two horses nestle together tenderly, their heads touching and manes flowing in the wind. The pure white background highlights their mirrored posture of equality, conveying an unspoken vow of harmony and gentle guardianship. The image embodies the most simple form of justice—regardless of origin or status, support and coexistence are possible, flourishing together as they stride toward hope. This spirit of mutual care extends beyond the animal world into human society and our relationship with nature. By respecting every life and sharing every resource, we make fairness and sustainable development a collective pursuit. Walking together becomes a vision of peace and equity. /Huang Lin
The Hands of Picasso: After art class, a child proudly held out his palm, which was painted in a riot of colors by the paint, as if this was his most satisfying work. High-quality education does not only attach importance to the results, but more importantly, it lies in the process of participation and experience. In every creation, the child learns to respect diversity, share resources, and it also reflects the values of educational equity and sustainable development. It enables everyone to grow up in a fair environment, explore their potential and create their own splendor. /Sun Yu
Outside the Window: In the carriage on a rainy day, a little boy lies prone by the window. His eyes are following the pedestrians holding umbrellas outside. Under the umbrella is a young couple snuggling up – a scene of warmth. The raindrops trace their way down the car window, blurring the boundaries like a silent wall. The boy looks on quietly, with the world outside reflected in his innocent eyes. It seems as if he is counting the raindrops or perhaps imagining the warmth under the umbrella. Outside the car, people come and go while he is inside with a hazy gaze framed by the car window. In this new era of social development, everything is so warm and beautiful. Perhaps he doesn't understand yet that this warmth is the epitome of a society that promotes mutual assistance and development – a safe and orderly environment and a world that respects diverse civilizations. And this world is exactly what people strive for together. Every bit of fairness and care is accumulating strength for sustainable cities and communities, making harmony and warmth between humans and the environment, as well as among people, the true sustainable cornerstone of society. /Wang Bohao
Untitled: The Tianshan glaciers have lain quietly for thousands of years, and the crystal-clear ice fields hold up the towering mountains. This silent land is the lifeblood of the terrestrial ecosystem - the melting of glaciers affects the balance of the water system and nurtures the growth and reproduction of all things. When we step on the cold ice layers and are shocked by the power of nature, we must be more vigilant: global warming is causing the millennial ice to retreat at an accelerated pace. Protecting glaciers means safeguarding the common ecological security of humanity, which is an inherent part of implementing the "Climate Action" and "Life on Land" in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals; it is also a vivid practice of implementing the Global Development Initiative. Turning off one more light and taking one more step by – gathering every small action – we can continue this gift and enable future generations to still see the magnificent picture of glaciers coexisting with mountains and rivers. /Gao Ge
A Thousand Beams of Light: This picture was taken at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan. The Long March 7A carrier rocket ignited and lifted off in the night sky. The dazzling light tore through the darkness and illuminated the South China Sea. The deafening roar resounded throughout a radius of hundreds of miles. The moment the rocket soared into the sky not only symbolized a further step in scientific and technological exploration, but also reflected the concept of sustainable development – scientific innovation drives green development and industrial progress, creating a safer and more livable future for humanity. This moment also reflects the value of global cooperation and cultural exchanges – on the path of pursuing development and security, exploration and sharing go hand in hand. Every lift-off is a light of hope for the future of humanity. /Xu Beining
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