Arewa Group Knocks Phrank Shuaibu, Demands Public Apology Over Alleged Plagiarism

The Arewa Discussion Group (ADG) has criticised Phrank Shuaibu, a media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, over allegations of plagiarism and demanded that he publicly apologise to US-based Nigerian scholar, Professor Farooq Kperogi.

The group made the demand in a statement titled, “Phrank Shuaibu: The Face of a Dubious, Roguish Merchant of Counterfeits,” signed by its Secretary, Malam Rabiu Maru.

The ADG said Kperogi had previously exposed what it described as alleged questionable conduct by Shuaibu, adding that its own dossier on the media aide was based on accounts from people who had known him as a student at the University of Jos and during the early stages of his media career.

The group alleged that some of those accounts portrayed Shuaibu as an opportunistic and unreliable individual with questionable regard for honesty, integrity and professional ethics.

According to the ADG, the allegations surrounding Shuaibu’s conduct became particularly significant following Kperogi’s claims concerning plagiarism.

The group said it was not surprised by what it described as the “shattering revelations” against Shuaibu, whom it said had been accused by Kperogi of appropriating intellectual works without proper attribution.

The ADG quoted Kperogi as describing Shuaibu as a “nakedly transparent fraudster”, among other strong characterisations.

The group said the allegations centred largely on Shuaibu’s “Mind Your Grammar” Facebook group, which it said was created to showcase his supposed mastery of the English language.

It added that Shuaibu was also associated with similar programmes on Channels Television and a Kogi State radio station.

According to the statement, Shuaibu subsequently earned public recognition and was described by some people as a “genius” and a “Professor” of the English language, while others reportedly criticised what they considered his exaggerated mannerisms.

The ADG alleged that despite allegedly knowing that he did not merit such accolades, Shuaibu continued to enjoy the reputation.

The group further alleged, citing Kperogi, that Shuaibu habitually copied materials from the scholar’s published works, including “entire passages” and “whole articles, word for word,” before posting them on the Facebook group.

It also alleged that similar practices were employed in some of Shuaibu’s radio and television appearances.

The ADG said the allegations had prompted questions about the credibility of individuals who present themselves as intellectual authorities or public commentators.

The group again cited Kperogi as describing Shuaibu as a “vile, contemptible, Janus-faced, disreputable scheming character.”

It also quoted Kperogi as saying that Shuaibu was a “wretched, dishonest, compulsively mendacious character.”

The statement further claimed that lawyer and public commentator Abdul Mahmoud had, while commenting on the matter, described Shuaibu as “a serial plagiarist, a master crook.”

The ADG said it supported what it described as efforts by transparency-minded Nigerians to establish the facts surrounding the alleged plagiarism.

However, it said the matter had wider implications because of Shuaibu’s association with Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The group alleged that the controversy had further raised questions about the moral standards and integrity of individuals positioning themselves as alternatives ahead of the elections.

It accused what it described as opposition elements of using individuals with questionable credentials and claimed that some were working with “pseudo American lobbyists” to damage the reputation of Nigeria.

The ADG also questioned the continued relationship between Shuaibu and Atiku, asking what attracted the former vice president and the ADC to the media aide.

The group asked whether the decision to retain Shuaibu could create the impression that “birds of the same feathers flock together.”

The ADG subsequently outlined a number of demands.

First, it called on Shuaibu to begin what it described as a process of purging himself of the alleged act of plagiarism.

The group said this should include a public admission of the alleged conduct and public apologies to Kperogi and members of the public who, it claimed, had been led to believe that Shuaibu possessed a level of intellectual expertise he did not have.

It also demanded that Shuaibu redeem any pledge reportedly made to financially compensate Kperogi over the alleged use of his intellectual property.

The group further argued that Shuaibu should withdraw from the public arena for a period, saying it would be inappropriate for him to continue presenting himself as an authority on English language and public relations while the allegations remained unresolved.

The ADG said it would support concerned citizens who choose to pursue legal action if Shuaibu remained unwilling to address the allegations.

The group also appealed to Atiku Abubakar and the ADC to disengage Shuaibu from his current media role if he failed to voluntarily step aside.

It argued that retaining him could be “ruinous and counterproductive” to the objectives his engagement was intended to achieve, particularly with the 2027 elections approaching.

The ADG concluded by referencing questions attributed to Kperogi about the type of society that places individuals such as Shuaibu in positions of responsibility and celebrates them.

The group said the controversy should serve as a reminder of the importance of integrity, accountability and respect for intellectual property in public life.

It added that the country was watching the developments surrounding the matter.

The statement was signed by Malam Rabiu Maru, Secretary, Arewa Discussion Group.

Two German writers retrace the Long March by bicycle 

By Liu He, People’s Daily

The hall of the Chinese Cultural Center in Berlin was filled with anticipation. Many local residents arrived early to hear German writers Volker Haering and Christian Y. Schmidt share the story of their bicycle journey retracing the route of the Long March (1934-1936), a military maneuver by the Chinese Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army that later became a defining chapter in modern Chinese history.

In 2023 and 2024, the two men set out from Ruijin, east China’s Jiangxi province. Cycling westward and then northward, they followed the path taken by the Central Red Army, eventually reaching Wuqi county in Yan’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi province, after more than four months on the road.

“If you don’t understand the spirit of the Long March, you cannot truly understand China.”

Haering still vividly remembers hearing those words more than two decades ago from a veteran Red Army soldier.

“From that moment on, I knew I had to make this journey myself,” he said with conviction.

Following in the footsteps of the Red Army

The pair began their story at Jiajin Mountain in Sichuan Province, known locally as the “Mountain of Death.”

In June 1935, the Central Red Army arrived at its foot — the first snow-covered mountain they encountered during the Long March.

“As we climbed higher, the vegetation gradually disappeared. Steep cliffs stretched into the distance, and icy winds mixed with rain and snow cut through us,” Haering recalled.

Schmidt, then 67 years old, suffered severe altitude sickness and could only continue with medication. By the time the two cyclists reached the 4,114-meter pass, they were completely exhausted.

“Ninety-one years ago, Red Army soldiers — wearing thin cotton uniforms and straw sandals, while under enemy pursuit — crossed these snow-covered mountains over seven days and nights,” Haering said. “We were riding electric bicycles and dressed in modern outdoor gear, yet we felt we had reached our physical limits.”

Schmidt agreed. “Only after experiencing it yourself can you truly understand how dangerous the snow mountains were, and only then can you fully appreciate the Red Army’s resilience and courage.”

Haering first learned about the Long March at the age of 15 and was deeply fascinated by its history. Over the following decades, he read extensively about its history.

What has enabled the spirit of the Long March to inspire generations of Chinese people?

Driven by that question, Haering, at age 54, embarked on the journey with his friend Schmidt.

The nearly 7,000-kilometer trip was far more than an adventure. It became a test of both physical endurance and determination.

During freezing nights, they often struggled to sleep. In western Sichuan province, bitter cold, strong headwinds, high altitudes, and continuous mountain roads made even downhill riding extremely difficult. In the latter half of the trip, their electric bicycles also suffered frequent mechanical failures.

Haering told People’s Daily that cycling the route helped him better understand the hardships the Red Army endured, and also gave him a greater appreciation of China’s transformation over the decades.

Encounters along the Route

If the snow mountains, grasslands and gorges revealed the harsh realities of the Long March, the people they met along the route showed them another side of China.

“We’re constantly invited to meals,” Haering joked. As they cycled through China, once locals learned they were retracing the Long March, initial reserve and wariness quickly gave way to hospitality and respect.

In a small-town restaurant, while the two were eating, a group of curious children gathered around their table. Before long, the children had become their Chinese-language teachers, patiently helping them practice pronunciation.

“The children’s smiling faces remain among the most touching memories of the entire trip,” Haering recalled.

In Xichang, Sichuan province, an experienced bicycle shop owner surnamed Dai, who had run   his business for more than 30 years, helped replace their chains and tires and offered practical cycling advice. In Yan’an, an English-speaking local tour guide surnamed Li showed them around many revolutionary heritage sites.

Sharing China’s story through personal experience

“Meeting so many kind and genuine Chinese people was the greatest reward of the journey,” Haering said.

In October 2025, the two published the book Der lange Fahrrad-Marsch: 7.000 Kilometer durch das Reich der Mitte in Germany.

They subsequently held book-sharing events in Hamburg, Leipzig, Berlin, and other German cities, where many readers lined up with copies, waiting for the authors’ signatures.

“Books and articles alone are not enough if you want to help Western audiences truly understand China. First-hand experience is essential,” Haering said.

He noted that since China expanded its visa-free entry policies, increasing numbers of overseas tourists and content creators have traveled to China, documenting what they see through photos and videos.

“That is a very positive change,” he said. “When people see China with their own eyes, they can form their own judgments.”

This was far from Haering’s first effort to introduce China to Western audiences.

When he first visited China in the 1990s, he knew little about the country. More than three decades later, he has cycled over 60,000 kilometers across China, leading numerous cycling tours through both cities and rural areas. Among his friends, he has become known as a “China expert.”

During their journey across the Dadu River in Sichuan, Haering saw many newly built dams, while elevated bridges and high-speed rail lines were under construction. 

Infrastructure in China has improved tremendously, he said. “Today, digital technologies such as mobile payment and electronic maps have become deeply integrated into every aspect of travel, making journeys much more convenient.”

Schmidt shared the same impression. He recalled that traveling to remote areas, especially plateau regions, once involved long and difficult journeys. Today, China’s expanding high-speed rail network has made many destinations far more accessible.

When asked how he understands the spirit of the Long March, Haering said it lies in the strength of unity and the unwavering commitment to a shared goal.

“It is a spirit of solidarity,” he added. “When people share the same purpose, work together, and pool their efforts toward a common goal, there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome.”

He believes that this spirit continues to shape today’s China. “Drawing strength from the spirit of the Long March to overcome challenges, deliver concrete results, and pursue long-term development is, in my view, one of the important reasons behind China’s remarkable achievements,” Haering said.

To translate the vision of a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability into action

By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily

From Sept. 23 to 25, Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a state visit to the United States at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump. The visit reinforced longstanding friendship, expanded areas of mutual cooperation, and advanced the shared prosperity of both countries’ peoples. 

The two heads of state held candid, in-depth discussions on key bilateral and global issues, reaching a series of new agreements. Their meeting enriched the substance of building a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability and provided new strategic guidance for bilateral ties. 

The international community generally believes that the meeting between the two presidents in Washington sent “a clear signal of predictability” amid global uncertainties. The meeting is expected not only to bolster the welfare of citizens in both countries but also to strengthen prospects for international peace and sustainable development.

This rapid succession of presidential visits — occurring within a span of less than six months — is unprecedented in the long history of China-U.S. relations.  

The two heads of state have maintained close exchanges and fostered a pattern of interaction marked by mutual respect and sincerity, which has become the most valuable strategic asset in China-U.S. relations. Over the past year, they have sustained regular communication through multiple channels, jointly steering the course of the China-U.S. relationship. 

During Trump’s visit to China this May, the two heads of state agreed to build a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability. This new positioning reflects the realities of China-U.S. relations while expressing aspirations for their future. It marks an important step toward finding the right way for China and the United States to get along, and has been widely welcomed by the peoples of both countries and the international community.

During his visit to the United States this time, Xi urged the two sides to translate that vision into action. He made clear that China and the United States should, and fully can, achieve mutual benefit and win-win results through practical cooperation, help each other succeed through healthy competition, properly manage differences by seeking common ground while respecting differences, and build peace by fostering mutual trust, so that a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability can better benefit the two peoples and people around the world.

This important statement charted a clear course for turning the vision of building a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability into action and injected fresh impetus into the long-term development of bilateral ties.

China and the United States have deeply intertwined interests and vast potential for cooperation. Cooperation is a two-way street. A stable China-U.S. economic and trade relationship requires both expanding the list of cooperation, and shortening the list of problems. 

Ahead of the meeting between the two heads of state, Chinese and U.S. economic and trade teams held a new round of consultations and reached new agreements. These outcomes offer timely benefits for businesses and consumers in both nations, while contributing to global economic stability. 

It once again shows that the essence of China-U.S. economic and trade relations is mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, and that in the face of differences and frictions, equal-footed consultation is the only right choice. 

As long as both sides uphold the spirit of equality, respect and mutual benefit, they can find a way to resolve their problems and thus keep China-U.S. economic and trade relations stable and moving in a positive direction.

Defining principles and respecting bottom lines is an important prerequisite for building a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability. The Taiwan question is at the very core of China’s core interests and is the first red line that must not be crossed in China-U.S. relations. 

There is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory. China’s position on safeguarding national unity and territorial integrity is clear. China hopes the U.S. side will adhere to the correct position of opposing “Taiwan independence,” and handle the Taiwan question with prudence to lay a solid foundation for bilateral strategic cooperation and the development of China-U.S. ties.

Facing the changes in the world, in the times, and of historical significance today, China and the United States, as two major countries, shoulder a historic responsibility of advancing human development and progress.

Both China and the United States are leading nations in artificial intelligence (AI). While they compete in AI, they have even more reasons to cooperate, Xi said, urging the two sides to leverage respective strengths in AI rather than guard against each other.

The two sides can continue to engage in dialogue on AI, exchange views on its risks and benefits, and work together to prevent the misuse and abuse of AI. They should also maintain human control over AI technologies. A people-centered approach should be upheld, and AI should be developed for the positive and for good, so that AI will serve human progress.

Calling AI the technology that bears on the future of humanity, Trump said the United States and China should maintain dialogue and strengthen cooperation on AI.

The two presidents agreed to support each other in successfully hosting the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and the G20 Summit, aiming to amplify collaborative efforts in tackling transnational challenges and strengthening multilateral governance.

Working together to accomplish more great and concrete things for the good of the two countries and the whole world is precisely what should be part of efforts to build a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability.

This year marks a pivotal juncture for both China and the United States, placing bilateral relations at a new historical threshold. The two sides should demonstrate the sense of responsibility expected of major countries, respond to the aspirations of their peoples and the trend of the times, and jointly implement the important consensuses reached by the two heads of state. 

They should turn the vision of a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability into action and work toward a relationship featuring cooperation as the mainstay, moderate competition, manageable differences, and promises of peace, so that they can find the right path for the two great countries to get along on this planet they both call home.

(Zhong Sheng is a pen name often used by People’s Daily to express its views on foreign policy and international affairs.)

China’s express delivery industry shifts toward higher-quality growth

By Han Xin, People’s Daily

China’s express delivery industry is shifting toward a new stage of transformation and upgrading. In the first half of 2026, the industry processed 100 billion parcels, up 5 percent year on year, while business revenue surpassed 770 billion yuan ($114.82 billion), up 7.3 percent. Notably, revenue growth outpaced parcel volume growth for the first time in a six-month period, signaling a structural realignment in the market.

This trend is clearly reflected in recent financial reports from major publicly listed couriers. SF Express reported a 9.3 percent year-on-year increase in core net profit (excluding one-time gains and losses), while YTO Express, Yunda Express, and STO Express each posted shareholder net profit growth exceeding 70 percent during the same period.

As profitability consistently outpacing volume expansion, the sector’s traditional strategy of sacrificing margins for market share is giving way to a more sustainable model. This marks a decisive pivot toward operational efficiency and value-driven growth.

But how is this transition unfolding, and what will drive the next phase of expansion? Major logistics providers have outlined their strategic adaptations in response to these questions.

Technological innovation is at the forefront of this shift. In June, JD Logistics — the supply chain arm of e-commerce giant JD.com — deployed China’s largest rural drone delivery network in Zizhong county, Sichuan province. The system now serves 131 administrative villages, delivering packages to remote mountain communities in as little as seven minutes.

At the Jianggao mail processing center in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong province, human workers collaborate with eight humanoid robots on automated sorting lines. These machines seamlessly pick, rotate, and position packages at a rate of 800 units per hour.

“A significant portion of the industry’s profit surge in the first half of 2026 stems from the maturation of digital infrastructure investments made in prior years,” explained Yu Rao, senior engineer at the Development & Research Center of the State Post Bureau. He noted that   artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated across the logistics chain, with widespread adoption of drones and autonomous delivery vehicles serving as key catalysts for cost optimization and operational efficiency.

For example, YTO Express has implemented an AI-driven routing platform that analyzes historical shipment data and real-time operational costs to optimize delivery paths. During the first half of 2026 alone, the system reduced the company’s operating expenses by approximately 90 million yuan.

ZTO Express has similarly leveraged automation in customer support. Its AI-powered system now autonomously resolves roughly 90 percent of merchant after-sales requests and 70 percent of recipient inquiries from initiation to closure. “More than 60 percent of routine customer issues are now handled end-to-end by our intelligent service platform, substantially cutting labor expenditures,” said Yang Wen, chief technology officer of ZTO Express.

Fleet automation is also scaling rapidly. By the end of June, Yunda Express had more than 1,500 autonomous delivery vehicles across its network, an increase of more than 1,000 from last year. Standardizing large-scale autonomous operations has lowered transport costs at local distribution hubs by 30 percent.

Across the broader postal and courier sector, advanced technologies — including AI customer service, automated sorting, smart security screening, computer vision-based surveillance, and dynamic route optimization — are accelerating deployment. Nationwide, the industry now operates more than 16,000 autonomous delivery vehicles and over 400 drones dedicated to last-mile logistics.

“Throughout the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), we will accelerate the integration of frontier technologies across the logistics sector and cultivate new engines of economic growth,,” said Xu Huarong, deputy director-general of the department of policy and regulation of the State Post Bureau.

Financial performance metrics further indicate that average revenue per parcel has risen across the board since the start of 2026.

“Sustained regulatory efforts to curb cutthroat price competition have been instrumental in reversing this trend,” Yu added. Following a July 2025 symposium convened by the State Post Bureau, which mandated compliance with fair competition regulations, the sector’s notorious price wars have steadily subsided. Average delivery rates have climbed incrementally, enabling firms to restore healthy profit margins.

Industry analysts observe that the sector’s traditional reliance on e-commerce-driven volume surges has plateaued. Consequently, diversifying revenue streams beyond online retail has emerged as a top strategic imperative for major couriers.

So where is the next wave of growth originating? Two key avenues stand out:

–Expanded service scenarios

JD Logistics is increasingly moving beyond basic parcel delivery to offer tailored supply chain solutions. The company now provides customized fulfillment strategies for home appliance manufacturers and integrated warehousing and last-mile delivery for supermarkets and retailers managing omnichannel sales. During the first half of 2026, its integrated supply chain division generated 59.4 billion yuan in revenue — a 18.5% year-on-year increase — positioning it as a primary growth engine.

Similarly, SF Express has pioneered specialized logistics offerings, including dedicated transport for winter sports gear and a door-to-door luggage forwarding service that enables tourists to travel unencumbered. By targeting unmet consumer demands, the company has successfully penetrated niche segments such as cultural tourism, trade exhibitions, and specialty retail. These differentiated, high-value services are establishing what executives call a “second growth curve.”

— Global and domestic market expansion 

Internationally, YTO Express is broadening its cross-border footprint, launching 170 air cargo routes that span most of Asia and reach into Eastern Europe. JD Logistics is also rapidly expanding its overseas warehousing network. It now operates more than 200 overseas warehouses and direct-mail warehouses in 26 countries and regions, driving sustained rapid growth in its international business.

Domestically, couriers are targeting underserved lower-tier and more remote markets. J&T Express is penetrating remote western provinces, notably modernizing its Yinchuan distribution facility in Ningxia into a regional smart logistics hub to stimulate parcel volume in less developed areas. Yunda Express is doubling down on rural commerce, establishing village-level collection points in key agricultural production zones and deploying dedicated freight corridors to capture growing grassroots demand.

He emphasized that as competition shifts toward value creation, technological advancement, customer experience, and market diversification will define the next generation of industry leaders.

“After more than a decade of hyper-growth driven by sheer volume, the industry is transitioning away from speed-at-all-costs expansion toward a balanced model that equally prioritizes service quality and operational efficiency,” Yu concluded. 

China continues to strengthen and expand advanced manufacturing

By Jin Sheping, People’s Daily

Globally, one in three cars sold today is manufactured in China. Since 2013, sales of new energy vehicles in China have surged more than 930-fold, while their share of the auto market has grown more than 590-fold, giving rise to a rapidly expanding emerging industry worth trillions of yuan.

The automotive sector exemplifies the broader growth and upgrading of China’s advanced manufacturing sector.

China’s manufacturing value added has ranked first in the world for 16 consecutive years, accounting for nearly 30 percent of the global total. 

Over the past decade, value-added output in high-tech and equipment manufacturing has grown at average annual rates of approximately 10 percent and 8 percent, respectively. 

China now holds a leading global position in sectors such as photovoltaics, telecommunications, high-speed rail, and shipbuilding, while robotics, AI, and innovative pharmaceuticals are accelerating rapidly. 

As the Chinese economy pivots toward innovation-driven, high-quality growth, advanced manufacturing has become a central pillar of this transition. 

Against a backdrop of unprecedented global shifts and a new wave of industrial transformation, China is navigating a pivotal phase of economic restructuring. To ensure long-term stability and sustainability, the country is doubling down on the expansion and refinement of its advanced manufacturing capabilities.

Even a single sheet of ultra-thin steel foil illustrates the sophistication of China’s manufacturing evolution.

In Shanxi province, a subsidiary of Taiyuan Iron & Steel (Group) Co., Ltd. produces precision stainless steel strips through fully automated processes — rolling, cleaning, polishing, leveling, slitting, and packaging. These materials, colloquially known as “hand-rip steel,” have seen their minimum thickness reduced from 0.02 mm to 0.015 mm. Having moved seamlessly from research and development to full-scale commercial production, these high-end alloys now trade at prices rivaling precious metals. 

To sustain this progress, China is targeting the core drivers of “advanced” manufacturing, strategically moving beyond mid-stream assembly to capture greater value at both ends of the global supply chain — from innovation and design to branding and services.

Intelligence is reshaping China’s industrial landscape. 

Leveraging cutting-edge digital technologies, the country has established over 56,000 basic-level smart factories, over 9,000 advanced-level smart factories and more than 500 excellence-level smart factories, while cultivating 15 flagship smart factories. Integrated with next-generation AI, big data analytics, and cloud infrastructure, these operations place China at the vanguard of global industrial digitization. 

Global innovation in AI is now entering an exceptionally active period. Focusing on intelligent transformation, China is making next-generation intelligent manufacturing a key direction, advancing the “AI + manufacturing” initiative in greater depth and promoting comprehensive digital and intelligent transformation across more industries and enterprises.

Sustainability is equally critical to unlocking new growth trajectories. 

Green development has become a hallmark of advanced manufacturing. China now hosts over 8,000 nationally recognized green factories, while sectors such as solar panels, electric vehicle batteries, and energy-saving and environmental equipment have secured early-mover advantages in emerging competitive markets.

Guided by a firm commitment to ecological conservation, China is simultaneously advancing green industrial upgrading, technological innovation, and structural optimization. This integrated approach is steadily reinforcing the country’s competitive edge in clean technology and sustainable industries.

New growth drivers for industry are also cultivated through deepening integration.

Cross-sector integration is another vital catalyst for industrial advancement. Take AI-powered eyewear, for instance: it merges machine learning, micro-sensors, and wireless connectivity to deliver real-time translation, navigation, and voice recognition.  

Similarly, Luogang Park in Hefei, Anhui province, serves as a living testbed, hosting over ten distinct application scenarios — from cultural tourism to high-speed rail inspection — where emerging technologies can prove their commercial viability.

Recent years have witnessed significant breakthroughs across information technology, advanced materials, and biotechnology. These innovations are increasingly converging, giving rise to highly integrated products and multifaceted application ecosystems. 

Through strategic integration, China is fostering closer ties between advanced manufacturing and modern service industries. This synergy accelerates the commercialization of novel technologies and use cases, elevating value creation across the entire production chain, stimulating cross-industry spillovers, and injecting sustained dynamism into the broader economy.

Expanding advanced manufacturing requires a coordinated, systemic approach. China is implementing targeted policies and institutional frameworks designed to translate strategic objectives into measurable outcomes. 

Fundamental research remains the foundation of scientific progress and technological problem-solving. Recognizing that modern manufacturing depends on robust scientific backing, China is refining its research architecture and ramping up funding to bolster foundational science and original innovation. 

Concurrently, the country is intensifying efforts to overcome bottlenecks in critical and core technologies. By accelerating the translation of research findings into commercial applications, China is helping innovative solutions transition from laboratories to production lines and consumer markets, thereby converting scientific breakthroughs into tangible economic productivity.

Ultimately, the success of this industrial transformation hinges on millions of enterprises. The challenge lies in unlocking the full creative and operational potential of diverse market participants.

To address this, China is aligning market efficiency with strategic government guidance, refining institutional frameworks to ensure coherence across fiscal, tax, financial, industrial, and science-and-technology policies. High-value resources — including capital, skilled talent, and data — are being strategically channeled into advanced manufacturing. By cultivating a business environment that is market-driven, rule-based, and aligned with international standards, China aims to build a resilient, innovation-friendly ecosystem capable of sustaining long-term industrial advancement.

How China is building the backbone of a modern industrial system  

By Li Xinping, Wang Zheng, Gu Yekai

China vigorously develops advanced manufacturing and takes innovation as its guide. With higher technological sophistication and accelerated transition toward smarter, greener, and more integrated development, the country seeks to modernize production methods. It coordinates traditional, emerging, and future industries. 

These coordinated efforts are driving Chinese manufacturing toward a comprehensive leap forward, establishing advanced manufacturing as the foundational pillar of a modern industrial system.

At the heart of this transformation lies innovation. 

In September, Chinese tech giant Huawei unveiled its second-generation flagship tri-fold smartphone, and Xiaomi released its first “mid-fold” handset. Chinese smartphone makers are thus competing fiercely in the high-end segment.

The confidence stems from domestically driven breakthroughs. In recent years, China has achieved mass production of ultra-thin flexible glass. Just 30 micrometers thick, it can withstand more than one million folds without damage.

By late July, China held 5.74 million valid domestic invention patents. The number of international patent applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty has ranked first in the world for seven consecutive years.

To accelerate commercialization, China is strengthening the linkage between scientific research and industrial application, improving the efficiency of turning innovations into market-ready products.

For instance, while computed tomography (CT) imaging has evolved over a century to offer increasingly precise detection, the rapid surge in new energy vehicle production created a bottleneck in battery quality control. 

Responding to this challenge, Sunwoda Electronic Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Dalian University of Technology, has successfully developed high-speed, multimodal CT equipment for online battery inspection. The system enables non-destructive testing and significantly boosts evaluation efficiency.

Since the beginning of this year, China has accelerated the development of a full-chain service system for translating scientific and technological advances into practical applications. 

At the R&D stage, two new national manufacturing innovation centers have been established. At the pilot-testing stage, a national network now includes 21 top-tier manufacturing platforms and over 1,800 reserve facilities. In the incubation stage, the country has recognized its first batch of 14 excellence-level and 402 standard-level technology business incubators, which have incubated more than 425,000 enterprises and teams.

Reflecting these gains, the World Intellectual Property Organization’s 2026 Global Innovation Index reports that China hosts 25 of the world’s top 100 innovation clusters, the highest number globally for the fourth year running.

What distinguishes an advanced manufacturing facility from a conventional factory? 

Consider Lenovo’s production hub in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, which processes over 5,000 daily orders, 60 percent of which are highly customized across more than 50 product lines and 20,000 configurations. Despite this complexity, the 100-meter production line operates with remarkable agility. Equipped with machine-vision-guided robotic arms, it performs precision assembly at millimeter-level accuracy and switches between product models with minimal downtime. Ninety percent of orders ship within 24 hours.

What makes advanced manufacturing “advanced” lies in the modernization of production methods.

“Compared with traditional manufacturing, advanced manufacturing has generally shifted toward digitalized, intelligent, lean, and green production,” said Li Yan, deputy head of the department responsible for researching the industrial economy with the Development Research Center of the State Council.

China now operates 35,000 basic-level smart factories, more than 8,200 advanced-level smart factories, and more than 500 excellence-level smart factories. More than 30 percent of manufacturing enterprises above designated size with an annual revenue exceeding 20 million yuan (about $2.98 million) are now applying artificial intelligence technologies.

Global industrial competition is no longer limited to production capacity; it now encompasses integrated manufacturing and service ecosystems. Chinese leading heavy machinery manufacturer Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group, for example, expanded beyond equipment sales to deliver comprehensive green mining solutions, securing major contracts with global firms such as BHP.  

Similarly, Haier Smart Home provides tailored smart home appliance packages, with revenue generated from scenario-based applications continuing to grow.

“Going forward, we will promote deeper integration between advanced manufacturing and modern services, accelerate the development of new models and new forms of business such as platform-based design and personalized customization, and advance the development of service-oriented manufacturing,” said Xin Guobin, vice minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

Ultimately, what makes advanced manufacturing “advanced” is the optimization of the industrial structure.

What else can an embroidery machine do besides embroidery?

It can serve embodied intelligence. The machine interweaves sensing yarn and base yarn, knitting embodied intelligence data gloves as one piece and enabling more precise capture of hand motion data.

“The essence of advanced manufacturing is comprehensive innovation and upgrading across the manufacturing sector,” Li said. Advanced manufacturing includes both manufacturing industries created by new technological breakthroughs and traditional manufacturing industries that have been comprehensively transformed and reshaped through the application of advanced technologies, processes and production and management methods.

Driven by this momentum, traditional industries are experiencing renewed vitality. In the first half of this year, sales revenue in food manufacturing, garment manufacturing, and papermaking grew 11.6 percent, 9.2 percent, and 8.9 percent year on year, respectively. Meanwhile, emerging and future industries are expanding rapidly: China accounts for nearly 70 percent of global sales of quadruped robots; more than 400 humanoid robot models have been developed in China, accounting for more than half of the global total; and the preclinical R&D cycle for new drugs such as targeted anticancer therapies has been shortened by 40 percent.

As China boosts advanced manufacturing, it presses forward with a commitment to pursuing excellence and speeds up the development of a modern industrial system, where this sector serves as its backbone.

The making of a Chongqing brother: teaching, service, and building a life in China

By Shen Jingran, People’s Daily

Francis Stonier never anticipated that a brief academic exchange would ultimately lead him to build a life thousands of miles from home. 

Today, the American professor teaches at the Faculty of Education, Southwest University in southwest China’s Chongqing municipality, where he has lived for nearly seven years. For him, China has long ceased to be merely a workplace; it is now his second home.

His connection with China began in 2008 during his first visit, as part of an academic exchange program led by his mentor, the late American educator Dr. Dwight Allen. A longtime observer of China, Allen told him before departure: “You’re going to love this place.”

He was right.

“The people I met and the experiences I had here exceeded anything I could have imagined,” Stonier recalled.

Though he returned to the United States afterward, his connection with China never faded. While teaching at a U.S. university, he formed close friendships with visiting scholars from China’s Southwest University. They repeatedly encouraged him to join their campus in Chongqing.

“Come to Chongqing, Stonier! You’ll find your ideal research environment at Southwest University,” they told him.

Stonier’s research focuses on interdisciplinary education, an area the university aimed to strengthen — he accepted the invitation.

In autumn 2019, he officially joined Southwest University, marking the beginning of a new chapter.

One of his earliest initiatives was ambitious: designing a comprehensive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education framework tailored specifically to China’s educational landscape. While STEAM pedagogy — which emphasizes cross-disciplinary problem-solving — had gained traction internationally, systematic implementation within Chinese universities was still emerging. Stonier dedicated countless hours to reviewing literature and developing curriculum materials, ultimately crafting a cohesive program spanning kindergarten through university levels.

What distinguishes his teaching is his ability to translate abstract scientific principles into tangible, experiential learning. 

“You cannot simply overwhelm young students with theoretical definitions,” he explained.

When introducing X-rays, for instance, he avoids complex physics equations. Instead, he asks students to recall personal experiences, such as a recent dental visit or a cast after a broken bone. He then uses simple materials like black construction paper and white cotton swabs, guiding students to arrange the swabs into skeletal shapes to visually simulate radiographic imaging. 

By the end of the lesson, an intangible concept becomes concrete and memorable.

Stonier adheres to a clear classroom principle: every 3D-printed model and student-crafted project belongs to the learner.

“Students must hold their own creations,” he said. “That tactile moment is often where genuine scientific curiosity takes root.”

His coursework has since expanded beyond 3D printing to include computer programming, robotics, and other emerging technologies. Recognized for his broad expertise and innovative methods, students affectionately dub him the “magic professor.”

He is currently establishing a dedicated 3D printing laboratory at Southwest University.

“The value of education lies in bringing cutting-edge technology into the classroom and giving every student the opportunity to create with it,” he said.

Yet for many in Chongqing, Stonier is remembered not only for his academic contributions but also for his actions during the devastating 2022 wildfires in Jinyun Mountain, Beibei District.

As the blaze spread across the mountains, thousands of local residents braved temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius, transporting supplies uphill on motorcycles with baskets strapped to their backs.

Upon seeing online appeals for volunteers, Stonier recognized an urgent need. A large number of donated chainsaws had arrived to help establish firebreaks, but most remained unassembled in shipping crates. Rescue teams desperately required personnel capable of quickly assembling and operating them. This proved to be familiar territory. 

Raised in the forested hills of Missouri, Stonier spent much of his youth helping his family prepare firewood for wood-burning stoves, mastering chainsaw assembly and maintenance along the way.

After coordinating with a translator, he drove directly to the logistics hub. Confronted with mounds of disassembled parts, he worked alongside two Chinese volunteers, rapidly assembling and testing four chainsaws. He then demonstrated efficient assembly techniques to other responders. To transport the equipment toward the fire zone, he and his translator flagged down a taxi until the road grew too steep. There, they joined a convoy of volunteer motorcyclists ascending the mountain. With a heavy backpack secured, Stonier climbed onto the rear of a motorcycle and headed toward the smoke-choked ridgeline.

Despite hazardous conditions, his resolve never wavered. Upon reaching a staging area near the primary firebreak, he personally handed over the assembled chainsaws, flashlights, and other critical supplies to frontline firefighters. Once the blaze was contained, a photograph of Stonier seated on a motorcycle, chainsaw in hand, en route to the fire zone, quietly went viral across Chinese social media. Residents praised his courage and selflessness, gradually bestowing upon him the affectionate moniker “Chongqing brother.”

“I love that nickname,” he said with a smile. “I’ve always felt deeply connected to this community. When our shared home faces danger, it’s only natural to step forward and help.”

The experience profoundly shaped his understanding of the local spirit. “When disaster struck, no one asked, ‘What  can I get?’ Instead, everyone asked, ‘How can I help ?'” he reflected. “It was those countless small, determined acts that revealed the profound mutual care embedded in this community.”

Since relocating to China, Stonier has also dedicated substantial time to supporting education in rural areas. 

“I don’t track expenses or seek recognition when volunteering,” he stressed. “I do it because I want to. It’s always been part of my life, and now it’s woven into my life here.”

Over the years, he has visited nearly 100 schools in and around Chongqing. Beyond teaching, he has worked to connect rural students with social resources, creating opportunities for them to broaden their horizons. He has brought them to Southwest University, as well as museums of natural history, science and technology centers, and many other educational venues.

At the close of our conversation, I asked what he would say to his late mentor, Dr. Allen, if he could see him today. 

After a thoughtful pause, Stonier smiled. 

“In 2008, he told me that China would become a place where talented people from around the world would want to study and work. At the time, I thought, ‘Maybe.'”

“Now his prediction has come true,” he said. “More and more international scholars and young professionals are choosing to study and build their lives in China. I’m fortunate to be one of them — to have found a home here and a purpose in sharing what I’ve learned with more young generations.”

Looking back on the journey, Stonier added with a smile: “When he sees everything I’ve done over the years, I think he’d be proud of me.”

Eighty-five years on, the spirit of the Flying Tigers continues to inspire China-U.S. Friendship

By Zhang Mengxu, Bao Han, Li Zhiwei

This year marks the 85th anniversary of the Flying Tigers first coming to China. Eighty-five years ago, they arrived in China to support the Chinese people in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

Recently, a series of commemorative events have been held in Nanjing, Liuzhou, Kunming, Wuhan, and other cities in China. Descendants of Flying Tigers veterans and groups of American young people have revisited historical sites related to the war and taken part in historical tours, youth dialogues, and school-to-school exchanges. 

Through these activities, the spirit of the Flying Tigers, which has endured for more than eight decades, is taking on new meaning in advancing people-to-people friendship between China and the United States in the new era.

In 1941, at one of the darkest moments of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, a group of American pilots traveled thousands of miles to China to join Chinese forces and civilians in the fight against Japanese aggression. 

During the war, the Flying Tigers shot down more than 2,600 Japanese aircraft and killed over 66,000 enemy troops. Through blood and sacrifice, they forged a spirit rooted in defending peace, standing together through adversity and cherishing friendship and loyalty. Their story has become a testament to the bonds forged between the Chinese and American peoples in the struggle against fascism.

History endures through generations who carry its memory forward. At 105, Harry Moyer is one of the few surviving Flying Tigers veterans. His memories of fighting alongside the Chinese people remain vivid to this day. In July this year, his son, Peter Moyer, came to China at his father’s request to attend commemorative events. Standing before historical photographs on display, Peter was deeply moved and said he would carry on the family’s commitment to preserving and promoting the Flying Tigers spirit.

The friendship between the Flying Tigers and the Chinese people has always been a two-way bond. Rodney Ross Wilder, a pilot who took part in the Doolittle Raid, was forced to parachute from his aircraft after encountering danger during the mission. Chinese villagers risked their lives to rescue him, and local people subsequently suffered brutal reprisals by Japanese troops and paid a heavy price.

During this year’s commemorative events, Wilder’s grandson, William Ross Kantenberger, made a special trip to Nanjing to lay flowers at the Anti-Japanese Aviation Martyrs Memorial Monument, paying tribute to the fallen and honoring the sacrifices made by earlier generations.

In September 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping replied to a letter from Chairman of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation and Flying Tigers veterans. He stressed that a sound and steady development of the China-U.S. relationship in the new era requires the input and support of a new generation of Flying Tigers. He hopes that the spirit of Flying Tigers will be carried on from generation to generation among Chinese and American peoples.

This aspiration has provided direction for people-to-people friendship between China and the United States in the new era, while encouraging the Flying Tigers spirit to move beyond historical remembrance and find new expression in the actions of young people.

Efforts to carry this spirit forward through youth exchanges are gaining momentum. Launched in September 2022, the Flying Tigers Friendship Schools and Youth Leadership Program has so far expanded to 48 schools in 11 states in the United States and 118 schools in China. Through cultural exchanges and visits to historical sites, young people from the two countries are gaining a deeper understanding of each other. American students who have taken part in visits to China have generally said that learning about this shared history has helped them better understand the special bond between the Chinese and American peoples.

Jeffrey Greene, Chairman of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation, said these young people will become envoys for carrying on the Flying Tigers spirit and promoting friendship between China and the United States.

In May this year, K. C. Ma, vice president of the Flying Tiger Historical Organization, led a delegation of students and faculty from Pepperdine University to a heritage park of the Flying Tigers in Guilin, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. The cave command post, the rock from which Major General Claire Lee Chennault observed the fighting and a C-47 transport aircraft that once flew over the Hump gave the American students a vivid sense of the years when Chinese and American fought side by side.

Nell Calloway, granddaughter of Chennault, once said that remembering the history of the Flying Tigers is not simply about looking back at the past, but about drawing guidance for the future.

Eighty-five years on, the smoke of war has long cleared. Yet the Flying Tigers spirit, with its commitment to peace and its bonds forged through shared adversity, remains an important source of strength for people-to-people friendship between China and the United States. Passed from one generation to the next, it will continue to inspire new vitality in friendship between the two peoples.

COALITION OF RENEWED HOPE REACTS TO NATIONAL FRONT BURNER ISSUES: TINUBU IS FIXING NIGERIA, OPPOSITION SHOULD STOP PLAYING POLITICS WITH PAIN.

  1. ON KIDNAPPED 20 NYSC MEMBERS:
    We are deeply pained by the abduction of 20 prospective Corps Members in Imo State. Our hearts and prayers are with their parents, families, loved ones, and all those affected by this unfortunate incident. We commend the security and intelligence agencies that have already rescued some of the captives. We understand that they have located the kidnappers’ camp and are working assiduously to rescue the remaining victims from the kidnappers’ den. We urge Nigerians to allow the security agencies to do their work professionally and without unnecessary pressure that could jeopardise ongoing operations.
    The call by the APM that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should resign over this incident is irresponsible, reckless, immoral and politically desperate. Why did Governor Seyi Makinde not resign when there was a dynamite explosion in Ibadan or when bandits kidnapped schoolchildren in Oyo State? Would it be reasonable to demand the resignation of every elected leader whenever an unfortunate security incident occurs within his or her jurisdiction?
    Insecurity is a global phenomenon and, in this clime, a national challenge that predates the present administration. However, the Tinubu administration is confronting the challenge head-on through improved intelligence gathering, technology, funding, training, equipment and inter-agency synergy. The government has demonstrated the political will to confront terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements across the country.
    We are confident that these young Nigerians will be rescued alive and reunited with their families with dispatch. At this critical moment, what the victims and their families need is solidarity, prayers and responsible action—not political opportunism or attempts to turn their pain into campaign material.
  2. ON VP SHETTIMA’S REVELATION THAT TINUBU SAVED NIGERIA FROM COLLAPSE:
    Vice President Kashim Shettima has told Nigerians the truth about the difficult economic circumstances inherited by the present administration—facts that many Nigerians may not have fully appreciated. When President Tinubu took over on May 29, 2023, the country was facing severe fiscal and monetary challenges, depleted resources, mounting obligations and a fragile economic environment.
    The administration inherited an economy under tremendous pressure, with serious concerns around foreign exchange liquidity, fuel subsidy payments, debt obligations and investor confidence. Rather than avoiding these difficult realities, President Tinubu took some of the most patriotic and politically difficult decisions required to prevent the economy from drifting further into crisis, including the removal of the fuel subsidy and the reform and unification of the foreign exchange market.
    These decisions inevitably came with pains and sacrifices for Nigerians, but the objective was to restore the fundamentals of the economy and create a foundation for sustainable growth. Today, there are encouraging signs of recovery in several sectors, while investor confidence is gradually returning. The solid minerals, oil and gas, manufacturing, capital market and other sectors are attracting renewed attention and investment.
    Our foreign and domestic financial obligations are being managed with greater fiscal discipline, while the administration continues to pursue measures aimed at stabilising the economy and improving revenue generation. We acknowledge that Nigerians are still experiencing significant economic pressures, but the pains of reform must be distinguished from the benefits of a more sustainable economic direction.
    The pains are temporary; the gains can become permanent if the reforms are sustained. The Renewed Hope Agenda is working towards steady, sustainable and remarkable progress for the actualisation of our common national aspirations.
  3. ON AMAECHI’S BLAMING TINUBU FOR HIS MOTHER’S DEATH:
    The Coalition completely aligns with well-meaning Nigerians and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in questioning the political narrative surrounding Rotimi Amaechi’s recent comments. A man who has served as Speaker, Governor and Minister for several years cannot casually reduce a deeply personal family tragedy to a political weapon against a sitting President.
    The suggestion that he could not afford medication for his elderly mother raises serious questions about the manner in which the issue is being presented to the Nigerian public. It is unfortunate when the memory of an elderly parent is dragged into partisan political arguments rather than treated with the dignity and sensitivity it deserves.
    Instead of using his mother’s unfortunate passing as an avenue for political blame, Nigerians deserve a more responsible and dignified conversation about the broader issues affecting healthcare, governance and the welfare of elderly citizens. Political disagreements should never become an excuse for exploiting the death of a loved one.
    We therefore reject what appears to be crocodile-tears politics, buck-passing and the politicisation of personal tragedy. Nigerians expect politicians who have occupied important public offices to demonstrate responsibility, accountability and maturity in their public engagements. The country needs constructive opposition and credible alternatives—not emotional narratives designed to score cheap political points.
  4. ON NLC SAYING TINUBU GOVERNMENT SEES EVERYBODY AS ENEMY:
    The statement by NLC President Joe Ajaero, a member of the NDC and, in our view, increasingly aligned with opposition elements, that the Tinubu government sees everyone as an enemy is laughable, unfair and completely misleading. This administration has demonstrated several policies and interventions targeted at workers, students, young people and vulnerable Nigerians.
    The government approved a new National Minimum Wage, implemented wage-related interventions, introduced and expanded CNG initiatives aimed at reducing transportation costs, empowered young Nigerians through various programmes and partnerships, approved thousands of electric tricycles and facilitated the disbursement of NELFUND support to students across the country.
    These are remarkable strides that have impacted the youth and working population in ways that should not be deliberately ignored for political convenience. President Tinubu does not see Nigerian workers as enemies; he sees them as partners in building a stronger economy and a new Nigeria anchored on productivity, shared prosperity and renewed hope.
    It is therefore curious that some labour leaders could commend aspects of the administration’s policies at one moment and subsequently resort to sweeping condemnations when political considerations arise. We believe the labour movement should remain independent, but independence must also come with fairness, objectivity and constructive engagement.
    We urge the NLC leadership to be more constructive, engage the government through dialogue and negotiations, and place the interests of Nigerian workers above partisan political calculations. Labour must remain a credible voice for workers and not become an instrument for political combat.
  5. ON PETER OBI’S PROMISE TO SPEND HOLIDAYS IN ZAMFARA AND BORNO:
    We have noted with dismay what we consider to be the politically symbolic promise by NDC Presidential Candidate Peter Obi to spend his holidays in Zamfara and Borno States respectively if elected President in 2027. While every Nigerian has the right to visit any part of the country, the Coalition believes that insecurity should not be reduced to political photo opportunities or symbolic gestures.
    What Nigerians need is not a President who merely uses insecurity-ravaged areas for holiday visits and photo opportunities, but a President with the courage, capacity and political will to take tough decisions, strengthen the economy, adequately fund security and provide the necessary equipment and intelligence capabilities required to defeat criminal elements. That is the type of leadership we believe President Tinubu is providing.
    Nigerians remember the various controversies surrounding Peter Obi’s administration in Anambra State and his stewardship as Governor. We believe that rather than making symbolic promises about holidays, political leaders should present Nigerians with comprehensive and practical plans for addressing insecurity, poverty, unemployment, infrastructure deficits and economic challenges.
    Nigeria needs reforms, not drama; policies, not noise; and measurable results, not empty promises. Grandstanding cannot change the trajectory of a nation. What Nigeria requires is purposeful leadership, and the Renewed Hope administration remains committed to steering the country towards stability, growth and development.

BABA FEMI OJUDU’S INSOLVENT POLITICS
With tumult here and turmoil there witnessed during the reign of Chief Godwin Emefiele as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, many Nigerians are wondering why Baba Femi Ojudu failed to vent his cherished negative sentiments on some of those issues at the time, only to suddenly find his voice in the present dispensation. His present conduct is, therefore, a tragedy beyond doubt.
Never mind the applause he is receiving from opposition groups and their sponsors. Unfortunately, a section of the opposition appears willing to exploit every national challenge for political advantage, even when the country is confronting serious security and economic challenges.
Some accounts emanating from civil society groups concerning the role Ojudu allegedly played during the formation of the APC at Area 3, Abuja, in 2013, have also raised questions about his current posture and credibility. His recent comments are, in our assessment, nothing more than an attempt to appeal to the gallery and attract the attention of undiscerning members of the public.
Every serious-minded Nigerian can see through what appears to be an attempt to project a brave face while remaining detached from the realities of governance. Even some of his newfound political allies outside the immediate theatre of government are beginning to see him for what he truly represents: a man whose present interventions appear inconsistent with the record of his own past participation in public affairs.
Ojudu is first and foremost expected to demonstrate the values of an Omoluabi. If he genuinely believes that he has valuable advice for a President whom he claims to know so well, there are more dignified and constructive channels through which such counsel can be offered. Going to the pages of newspapers, the internet and the public domain to engage in what appears to be a sustained political attack does little to advance the national interest.
He appears overzealous, crafty and double-faced, speaking from both sides of the political divide because he is no longer close to the administration. We wonder why Bayo Onanuga has not responded to him, but we are confident that the appropriate response will come in due course.
Our advice to Baba Femi Ojudu is simple: rather than seeking cheap publicity and engaging in political double-speak, he should deploy his experience and knowledge towards helping to move Nigeria forward. As an enlightened Yoruba man and an elder in the political space, he should understand that the country needs statesmanship, wisdom and constructive counsel more than political grandstanding.
Nigeria is bigger than the ambitions of any individual politician. The task before all patriots is to contribute meaningfully to national development instead of constantly seeking opportunities to pull down those entrusted with the responsibility of governing the country.

CONCLUSION:
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is on the right track. The opposition appears to be running out of ideas and is increasingly resorting to blackmail, misinformation and the politicisation of virtually every development in the country, including unfortunate tragedies that should ordinarily attract collective sympathy and responsible action.
Mr. President has made a commitment to Nigerians, is working hard and remains determined to succeed where others before him faced enormous difficulties. His administration should therefore be judged fairly on the totality of its policies, reforms, achievements and measurable outcomes—not solely on isolated challenges or politically convenient narratives.
We call on all Nigerians to continue to support the Renewed Hope Agenda with greater optimism, patience and constructive engagement as the country navigates the realities of today and the demands of tomorrow.
We also urge the opposition, labour organisations, civil society groups and other stakeholders to put national interest above partisan considerations. Criticism is an essential component of democracy, but such criticism must be responsible, factual and solution-driven.
Nigeria belongs to all of us. At this critical juncture, what the nation requires is unity of purpose, responsible citizenship and collective determination to build a stronger, more prosperous and secure country for present and future generations.

Signed:
Comrade James Okoronkwo
National Coordinator
Coalition of Renewed Hope

Comrade Jamilu Maikano
National Secretary
Coalition of Renewed Hope