Since its launch in June this year -- after an open collection of candidates' personal stories from around China, which were published in a list on the official website -- the selection committee chose the year's 10 Most Beautiful Teenagers with Filial Piety.

Finding the Most Beautiful and Filial Youth is not only educational for every young person who respects and loves the elderly, but also a process of planting the virtues of filial piety and respect for seniors in society, Zhao said.