First-grader Luo Xuanyi, right, of Cuitingyuan Primary School in Hefei, Anhui province, is reluctant to say goodbye to his mother. Sept 1 is the first day of school for most of China's middle and primary schools. Many students got their textbooks for the new semester and started their school life. [Photo/Xinhua]

Wu Jingyu, left, who won a gold medal in taekwondo at the 2012 London Olympics, issues trophies to students. Beijing No 5 Middle School held its opening ceremony on Aug 31. Olympic gold medalists Chen Yibing, Xu Anqi and Wu Jingyu participated in the opening ceremony. [Photo/Xinhua]