Japan’s push for ‘neo-militarism’ must be curbed

By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily Recently, Japan has groundlessly labeled China’s lawful measures to strengthen export controls on dual-use items to Japan — measures taken to safeguard national security interests — as so-called “economic coercion.”This blatant distortion of facts only reveals Japan’s obstinate refusal to reflect on its own wrongdoings and its insistence on going […]

World must not slide into ‘ruleless’ abyss

By Huan Yuping, People’s Daily Although the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 concluded, concerns voiced during the event about the world sliding toward a “ruleless” order continue to resonate across the international community.In its latest National Security Strategy, the Trump administration has elevated differences with Europe to the level of a so-called “civilizational erasure.” […]

Storm-stranded South Korean cast finds refuge at Chinese Antarctic research station

By Hu Runxin Few might have anticipated that a South Korean food-themed variety show would evolve into a compelling showcase of China’s capabilities.Recently, an South Korean variety show titled Chef of Antarctica sparked lively online discussion. In the program, to express gratitude for China’s long-term cooperation and exchanges with ROK’s King Sejong Station in Antarctica, […]

China’s 2025 foreign trade reflects economic resilience

By Luo Shanshan, People’s Daily China’s 2025 foreign trade data has drawn significant analysis from economists worldwide, with international observers highlighting “robust exports,” “diversified markets,” and “sustained competitiveness”. The Wall Street Journal noted that China had defied expectations for tariff-driven slowdown, continuing to show resilience as the world’s second-largest economy.Despite complex global headwinds, China’s foreign […]

Smart factories across China explore new models of manufacturing

Cars no longer have to be built on a traditional assembly line. In China, production is increasingly organized around what are known as “manufacturing islands.”An intelligent island manufacturing system in the body shop of joint venture SAIC-GM-Wuling in Liuzhou, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, presents a striking scene: individual “smart process islands” operate independently […]

Olumode: Driving Change in a New Dawn.

A civil society, pressure group, non-profit, and anti-corruption organization—the Guild of Civil Societies and Media Executives for Equity, Justice and Transparency in Nigeria (GOCMEJ)—has applauded and commended the transformational philosophy, paradigm shift, and institutional reforms currently being entrenched by the new leadership of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) under the Controller-General, Samuel Adeyemi Olumode. The […]

Short-term rental boom puts humanoid robots to work on short gigs

By Xu Peiyu, Zhu Yingxi Recently, humanoid robots are becoming commonplace at commercial events, corporate gatherings, and cultural celebrations across China. These versatile machines transition seamlessly between roles — greeting guests one day and performing on stage the next — busily taking on short-term engagements in what’s now known as the “robot gig economy.” The […]

How global rankings reflect China’s innovation momentum

By Gu Yekai, Yu Sinan, Li Junqiang, People’s Daily China is rapidly evolving into a global engine of scientific and technological advancement, marked by surging research output, breakthroughs in fundamental and frontier fields, and deepening commitments to open collaboration. This trajectory reflects an increasingly confident and innovative China, infusing new dynamism into worldwide development. Among […]

China’s urban “spatial alchemy”: transforming neglected spaces into sports hubs

By Dou Hanyang, Wang Zhe, Jiao Siyu, People’s Daily Across China, a form of “spatial alchemy” is transforming overlooked and underutilized urban areas into vibrant sports facilities. This phenomenon ranges from the sound of rackets echoing within office buildings, to former coal depots repurposed as sports venues, and abandoned mining pits equipped with smart running […]

Olumode: Driving Change in a New Dawn.

A civil society, pressure group, non-profit, and anti-corruption organization—the Guild of Civil Societies and Media Executives for Equity, Justice and Transparency in Nigeria (GOCMEJ)—has applauded and commended the transformational philosophy, paradigm shift, and institutional reforms currently being entrenched by the new leadership of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) under the Controller-General, Samuel Adeyemi Olumode. The […]