Across China: China's ethnic games shine a spotlight on traditional sports

SANYA, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Climbing trees is second nature to Zhu Mengdan. She has long been scaling betel nut and coconut trees at home, and when her uncle heard that the Hainan provincial coconut-tree climbing team was recruiting members last year, he seized the opportunity on her behalf.

"My uncle knew I had a knack for climbing, so he encouraged me to try out," Zhu said. "Now I'm here at the competition. I'v