In an era when sub national governments are increasingly competing for global attention, foreign direct investment, and strategic partnerships, development narratives have evolved beyond policy documents, official statistics, and ceremonial commissioning of projects. Today, states are defined as much by how governance is felt at the grassroots as by how it is articulated in government […]
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Rivers State Under Siege by Wike and His Men, RPAF Cries to President Tinubu
The Rivers Peace Agenda Forum (RPAF) has sent an urgent “Save Our Soul” appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning that Rivers State is under sustained political siege orchestrated by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and his loyalists. The forum described today’s fresh impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara as a direct assault on […]
Tax Reforms Act: Civil Society Groups Name Speaker Tajudeen Abbas as Man of the Year
***Commend House of Reps for Leading Transparency in Governance Three prominent civil society organizations, led by the Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET), have named Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the Man of the Year 2025 for his exemplary leadership in promoting transparency, particularly in handling the […]
Professor helps high-altitude communities grow fresh vegetables year-round
By Zhao Yongxin, People’s Daily For people living in high-altitude pastoral areas, access to fresh vegetables has long been constrained by harsh natural conditions, with limited varieties available throughout the year. For nearly two decades, Wang Zhonghong, a professor at Xizang Agricultural and Animal Husbandry University, has been working to change that. Inside a courtyard […]
Hubei’s inland shipping industry strives for green, smart development
By Yu Weiliang, Fan Haotian, People’s Daily At a dedicated dock of shipbuilder China Star Shipping in Yichang, central China’s Hubei province, a bulk carrier named Gezhouba, nearly 130 meters long with a maximum deadweight of 13,740 tons, is undergoing outfitting and is scheduled for delivery in March 2026. “This 10,000-ton-class all-electric bulk carrier integrates […]
Three ’30-million’ milestones in auto sector highlight China’s economic potential
By Ren Ping, People’s Daily Recent milestones in China’s automotive industry, marked by three significant “30-million” achievements, have garnered widespread attention and offer valuable insights into the nation’s economic potential. In late October 2025, Chinese-German joint venture FAW-Volkswagen celebrated the production of its 30 millionth car in China. Over the course of 34 years of […]
Chinese automakers strengthen capabilities in powertrain development
By Kang Pu, Li Fangyi The powertrain — comprising the engine, transmission, and electric motor — is the core of any vehicle, directly influencing power output, energy efficiency, and overall reliability. Following decades of dedicated research and sustained investment, Chinese automakers have made substantial progress across powertrain technologies, advancing from a phase of catching up […]
Enhancement of the automobile supply chain in the Greater Bay Area
By Li Gang, People’s Daily For automakers, the strength of local supporting industries is crucial to optimizing production efficiency. At the Zhaoqing facility of Chinese automaker XPeng Motors in south China’s Guangdong province, the presence of a well-developed supply network is playing a significant role in accelerating the company’s growth. Bojun, a key supplier of […]
OpenHarmony builds digital foundation for multiple industries
By Gu Yekai, People’s Daily As a new-generation open-source operating system independently developed in China, OpenAtom OpenHarmony, or OpenHarmony, is steadily extending from consumer applications to a wide range of industrial and public-service scenarios. By integrating software with real-world needs, it is laying a solid digital foundation for industrial upgrading and the improvement of people’s […]
CSOs Urge Tinubu to Ignore APC Scribe, Hail Wike’s Performance Ahead of 2027
A coalition of civil society organisations has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to disregard what it described as divisive comments attributed to the National Scribe of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bashiru Ajibola, over the political relevance of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike.The coalition, operating under the banner […]