A Yangtze riverside chemical maker’s decade-long turn toward high-quality, green growth

By Yu Weiliang, Lu Yanan, Tang Luwei Robots have replaced manual labor on the production line; old workshops and smokestacks are dismantled; pilot-scale testing of nanomaterials are moving forward steadily — New quality productive forces are quietly reshaping the Chinese traditional chemical industry, including Chuyuan High-Tech Group (Chuyuan), a traditional chemical manufacturer located along the […]

China’s retail sales hit 50-trillion-yuan mark, revealing huge potential

By He Yin, People’s Daily Domestic demand has become a key word for the international community in observing China’s economy. In 2025, as China continued to make steady progress in implementing its strategy to expand domestic demand, its total retail sales of consumer goods surpassed 50 trillion yuan ($7.17 trillion) for the first time, showcasing […]

World must remain highly vigilant against Japan’s renewed nuclear ambitions

By Yin Xiaoliang Since the end of World War II, Japan has habitually portrayed itself as a “victim of nuclear weapons,” while rarely engaging in serious reflection on the fact that it was once an attempted “nuclear perpetrator” during the war.During World War II, in pursuit of its expansionist ambition to “project national might far […]

Martial arts meets technology: How a young Chinese influencer makes “flying sword” a reality

By You Yi, People’s Daily Chinese online creator Fan Shisan has always harbored a dream inspired by wuxia (martial arts) fiction: a sword that leaps from its scabbard at a flick of the wrist, obeying its wielder’s command — capable not only of being carried, but also of communicating with its master. For Fan, such […]

Yiwu home to more than 10,000 foreign-funded business entities

By Liu Junguo, People’s Daily Nestled in Zhejiang Province, East China, Yiwu is a dynamic county-level city often celebrated as the “world’s supermarket,” boasting over 80,000 shops. Beyond its commercial prowess, Yiwu has evolved into a vibrant stage attracting entrepreneurs from across the globe. Here, a Pakistani doctoral student in medicine has crossed into business […]

Senate Committee Commends Tinubu on Launch of National Halal Economy Strategy to Tap $7.7trn Global Market

The Senate Committee on Finance has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for launching Nigeria’s National Halal Economy Strategy, describing it as a bold and strategic move to position the country within the lucrative global halal market, estimated at $7.7 trillion. In a statement signed by its Chairman, the committee praised the initiative as timely and […]

Group Unveils Senator Jarigbe’s Legislative Scorecard, Hails Giant Strides

….Calls for Responsible Public Discourse Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG), an alliance of over 180 organizations promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance, has commended Senator Agom Jarigbe Jarigbe for his legislative and constituency achievements in the 10th National Assembly. Following an independent assessment of his performance, the groups passed a vote of confidence […]

Bauchi State at 50: Dogara Salutes Cradle of Excellence

Fifty years after its creation in 1976, Bauchi State has risen to become one of Nigeria’s most influential states, celebrated for its resilience, cultural richness, and remarkable contributions to national development. Known as the “Home of Tourism” for its natural endowments and attractions such as the Yankari Game Reserve, Bauchi has also distinguished itself as […]

Chinese electronic products win favor with European consumers

By Lyu Shaogang, People’s Daily, He Qian, People’s Daily Online On London’s Oxford Street, one of the busiest shopping areas in the UK, pedestrians frequently pause to capture moments with their smartphones. A closer look reveals that many of these devices are from Chinese brands. Inside a retail store operated by a British telecommunications carrier, […]