Full-cycle film production ecosystem thrives at China Movie Metropolis in Qingdao

By Xiao Jiaxin, Wang Zhe, People’s Daily Inside a soundstage of the China Movie Metropolis (CMM) in Qingdao West Coast New Area, Qingdao, east China’s Shandong province, production of the Chinese sci-fi blockbuster “The Wandering Earth III” is in full swing.  Performers in motion-capture suits move swiftly across the floor, while more than 100 infrared […]

From algorithms to action: embodied intelligence transitions into real-world application

By Shen Wenmin, People’s Daily The Global Developer Pioneers Summit 2025 and the International Embodied Intelligence Competition (GDPS 2025) were held in Shanghai from December 12 to 14. This event explored the integration of artificial intelligence from theoretical algorithms to tangible real-world applications. Embodied intelligence, steadily making its way into diverse aspects of human life, […]

Micro-renewal projects breathe new life into Shaoxing, a 2,500-year-old city in Zhejiang

By Dou Hao, People’s Daily In recent years, micro-renewal projects have catalyzed remarkable transformations in Shaoxing, an ancient city in east China’s Zhejiang province. While preserving its distinctive historical character, this ancient city, whose urban layout has remained largely unchanged for more than 2,500 years, has been revitalized with new energy. Shaoxing is one of […]

This ‘school’ trains humanoid robots before they enter workforce

By Pan Xutao As humanoid robots become increasingly integrated into everyday life, their development now includes a critical educational phase — training. In Beijing’s Shijingshan district, the Phase II Beijing Humanoid Robot Data Training Center, the largest facility of its kind in China, functions as a “school” where robots undergo scenario-based learning before deployment. Spanning […]

Middle Belt Group Lauds President Tinubu’s Intervention In Benue APC Crisis

***Says Speaker Abbas Right Man to Deliver on Lasting Peace Pact The Middle Belt Democratic Agenda has enthusiastically commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive and visionary leadership in addressing the lingering crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State. The group described the President’s constitution of a high-powered reconciliation committee as […]

How Not to Defame a Saint: Gbenga Komolafe’s Unblemished Record in the Nigerian Oil Sector

By Benedict Aguele In the age of instant narratives and social media-driven outrage, few things are as dangerous as unverified allegations leveled against competent public servants. Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, former Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has recently been subjected to a torrent of claims alleging corruption, asset manipulation, and revenue […]

Yuletide: Consumers Salute President Tinubu, Dangote Group for Affordable Fuel Prices Nationwide

***Say Economic Transformation Under Tinubu Taking Roots at All Levels As Nigerians prepare for the festive season, the Forum of Consumers for National Growth (FCNG) has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Dangote Group for their roles in driving down petrol prices across the country, describing the developments as clear evidence that economic reforms are […]

313 Network for Asiwaju 2027 Hails President Tinubu Over Rescue of Abducted Girls

The 313 Network for Asiwaju 2027, a grassroots support group championing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, has commended the President and Nigeria’s security forces for the successful rescue of all abducted students and teachers from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Niger State. In a statement at the conclusion of […]

Civil Society Situation Room Rates NNPC GCEO High on Performance

***Lauds Reforms on Transparency, Improved Crude Production The Coalition of Civil Society for Transparency in the Extractive Industry (CCSTEI) has highly commended the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, for his transformative leadership in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Speaking at a press […]