The magic behind long-lasting prosperity of China’s village football

When Team China struggles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the village super league in Rongjiang, Guizhou province in southwest China continues to prosper. Surrounded by farms and mountains, the grassroot tournament has become a national sensation for over a year. In this unique tournament, winners take home livestock instead of trophies. CGTN reporter Li Jingjing joins this episode to share the excitement of these amateur-level football games and how the league's fame has transformed many local lives.