In pics: 72nd-generation descendant of ancient China's philosopher Mencius

Meng Xing (R), the 72nd-generation descendant of ancient China's philosopher Mencius, checks a brick at Mencius Temple in Zoucheng City, east China's Shandong Province, April 3, 2019. Living in a community near Mencius Temple, 37-year-old Meng Xing is in charge of the maintenance of Mencius Temple, Mencius Mansion and Mencius Cemetery. (Xinhua/Wang Kai)