Twenty years on, the Qinghai-Xizang Railway continues to drive plateau development

By Li Xinping, Qiongda Zhuoga, People’s Daily Stretching 1,956 kilometers, crossing 550 kilometers of permafrost, and cresting the 5,072-meter-high Tanggula Pass, the Qinghai-Xizang Railway began full operations on July 1, 2006. Hailed as one of the greatest engineering feats of the modern era, the railway still holds three world records: the highest railway in average […]

Global supply chain cooperation remains overarching trend

By Zhang Jixing The world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century at an accelerating pace. Geopolitical conflicts and regional wars continue to erupt, while unilateralism and protectionism are on the rise, severely disrupting the international order. At the same time, the global economy is losing momentum, and uncertainties and destabilizing factors affecting global […]

A single clove illustrates the benefits of China’s zero-tariff policy for Africa 

By Zou Song, People’s Daily Cloves, one of the five key ingredients in Chinese five-spice powder, add a layered fragrance to countless Chinese dishes. Today, thanks to China’s zero-tariff policy for Africa, their rich aroma is forging a tangible connection between households across China and farming communities on Tanzania’s Zanzibar, thousands of miles away. It […]

Why are Chinese robots both affordable and highly capable?

By Yang Junfeng, People’s Daily The season 21 premiere of America’s Got Talent featured a stunning collaborative performance by Chinese dancer Wu Yufei and eight G1 humanoid robots developed by China’s Unitree Robotics. During the three-minute human-robot dance routine, the silver robots delivered impeccable synchronized movements, nailing precise backflips and steady landings that showcased exceptional […]

Upgraded tax refund policies make shopping in China easier for global visitors 

By Wang Guan, Ouyang Jie, People’s Daily China has rolled out a new round of upgrades to its departure tax refund policy, delivering a more seamless, hassle-free shopping experience for foreign visitors.  As of July 1, key measures under the country’s “Departure Tax Refund 2.0” initiative, including a fully paperless refund process and random inspections […]

China’s practice embodies fundamental essence of Marxism: German scholar 

By Guo Ziyun, People’s Daily On the occasion of the 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), German Marxist scholar, China researcher and writer Michael Geiger spoke with People’s Daily in an exclusive interview, sharing his insights into China’s achievements and the experience of socialism with Chinese characteristics. Having studied China for […]

Understanding the enduring strength behind China’s economic momentum

By Han Xin, People’s Daily Five-year plans stand as a distinctive strength of China’s governance system.  31 provincial-level regions across the Chinese mainland have recently released their outlines of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). These development blueprints not only translate the country’s top-level design into concrete actions, but also reflect each region’s own exploration […]

China’s lightning-fast manufacturing response reflects resilience of Chinese economy

By Han Zhongnan What stuns the world about China’s manufacturing sector today is more than just its lightning-fast response speed — it is its unmatched knack for turning cutting-edge creative concepts into tangible, market-ready products. Recently, hit products keep emerging one after another out of Yiwu, known as the “World’s Supermarket” in east China’s Zhejiang […]

China targets clean, low-carbon energy system by 2030 

By Wang Yunshan, People’s Daily China recently released a plan for building a new energy system during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). According to the plan, China aims to basically establish a clean, low-carbon, secure and efficient new energy system by 2030.  Wang Hongzhi, head of the National Energy Administration, outlined four key features […]