By Iorwuese Tyopev, PhD Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN, is, in my experience, a transformational leader, and I can personally testify to this from years of direct engagement with him. Although I initially knew him only casually as an elder brother from Ushongo, our relationship deepened when I approached him to patronise the business I […]
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Hon. Jaafaru Yakubu Declared Winner of Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency in Taraba
Hon. Jaafaru Yakubu, Chairman of the House Committee on Nigeria-China Friendship Group, has been declared the winner of the APC primary elections for the Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency in Taraba State. His victory reflects the overwhelming support of voters across the constituency, who have entrusted him once again with the responsibility of representing their interests at […]
FG’s reforms require consistency, continuity – TMG backs Tinubu’s re-election
The nation’s capital, Abuja, witnessed a massive political gathering on Tuesday as thousands of supporters under the umbrella of the Tinubu Mega Group (TMG) staged what organisers described as a “National Unity Rally” in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his re election bid ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The rally, which attracted […]
APC Reps Primary: Akpanke Wins Bekwarra/Obudu/Obanliku Ticket
Over the weekend, Hon. Peter A. Akpanke emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election for the Bekwarra/Obudu/Obanliku Federal Constituency in Cross River State after securing an overwhelming majority of votes cast across the three local government areas. The primary election, monitored by party officials and stakeholders, recorded a total […]
From cargo carriers to power banks: China’s containers energize new industries
By Wang Weijian, Cheng Yuanzhou, Dou Hao, People’s Daily China has long been the backbone of the global container industry. In 2024, the country produced more than 8.1 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), up 268.2 percent year on year, accounting for 96 percent of global output. Today, these steel structures transcend their traditional role as […]
AI and structural upgrades forge a more robust Chinese steel industry
By Wang Yunshan, People’s Daily China’s steel industry is accelerating its transformation through structural upgrades and the deep integration of artificial intelligence (AI), strengthening its capacity to supply high-end materials for advanced manufacturing. At Shougang Zhixin Qian’an Electromagnetic Material’s production line, robotic arms handle coils of high-performance electrical steel with precision. Among these is an […]
Beyond ‘menu or table’: how middle powers fuel global multipolarity
By Huan Yuping, People’s Daily Recently, leaders of the five Nordic countries and Canada issued a joint statement, announcing plans to advance shared principles and interests through regularized, multi-level meeting. International observers view this as an emerging “middle power” alliance to reduce dependence on the United States. “If we are not at the table, we […]
Parcel volume growth signals China’s economic vitality
By Han Xin, People’s Daily China’s express delivery sector handled a total of 47.73 billion parcels in the first quarter of 2026, up 5.8 percent year on year. According to statistics released by China’s State Post Bureau on April 22. As a key link connecting production and consumption, the express delivery industry is often regarded […]
Why Chinese is emerging as a ‘language of the future’
By Zou Song, People’s Daily April 20 marked United Nations Chinese Language Day. At the University of Venda in South Africa, the Green Technology Confucius Institute — the world’s only Confucius Institute themed on green technology — offers a vivid glimpse into the growing appeal of the Chinese language. “Can learning Chinese help us take […]
China’s commercial space sector: advancing from tech verification to commercial scale
By Liu Shiyao, People’s Daily China’s commercial space sector is accelerating its transition from technology verification to large-scale commercial operations, driven by both policy support and growing market demand. This shift supports the nation’s strategy to establish a sustainable space economy. This year has already seen a series of major milestones: the triumphant maiden launch […]