China's policy of easing the academic burden on first to ninth graders has made it possible for children to spend more time on things they are actually interested in. Outdoor activities, like ice and snow sports, skateboarding and rock climbing, are gaining popularity among the nation's youngest generation. 

(Text and photos by Wei Yao)

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