Middle school students learn about Chinese ancient architecture at an art museum in Shanghai, east China, Feb. 17, 2025. With a mixture of nerves and excitement, many students in China attended their special first class of new semester. (Photo by Chen Haoming/Xinhua)

Students have a video call with members of China's 41st Antarctic expedition team at a middle school in Shanghai, east China, Feb. 17, 2025. With a mixture of nerves and excitement, many students in China attended their special first class of new semester. (Xinhua/Zhang Jiansong)

An aerial drone photo shows students interacting with robots at a primary school in Xingye County of Yulin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb. 17, 2025. With a mixture of nerves and excitement, many students in China attended their special first class of new semester. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

Middle school students learn about Chinese ancient architecture at an art museum in Shanghai, east China, Feb. 17, 2025. With a mixture of nerves and excitement, many students in China attended their special first class of new semester. (Photo by Chen Haoming/Xinhua)