Revised headline: China emerges as global healthcare destination

By Bai Jianfeng, People’s Daily China’s expanding visa-free policies, including a 240-hour transit visa exemption, are attracting more international visitors. Among them, a growing number are travelling specifically for medical treatment, sharing their positive experiences globally on social media. This marks a significant shift. Years ago, Chinese patients often sought advanced care in Europe and […]

Big Data drives transformation in China’s ancient jujube industry

By Shao Yuzi, People’s Daily In Cangxian county, Cangzhou, north China’s Hebei province, the humble jujube (red date) is undergoing a remarkable transformation, powered by big data and artificial intelligence. This region, renowned for its prized Jinsi (Golden Thread) jujube cultivated for over 3,000 years, is leveraging technology to innovate and revitalize its signature industry. […]

Chongqing pioneers senior-focused fitness facility

By Wang Xinyue, People’s Daily At 9 a.m., a gym for seniors at the activity center of Lijia community in Liangjiang New Area, southwest China’s Chongqing municipality, came alive. Wan Ming, 85, walked in, fastened a real-time heart rate monitoring armband and headed for a smart vertical vibration therapy chair. There was no blasting music […]

Spring Festival showcases China’s vibrancy and confidence

By He Yin, People’s Daily The recently concluded Spring Festival holiday offered more than just festive cheer. Record-breaking figures — including over 2.6 billion inter-regional trips, a surge of foreign visitors experiencing the Chinese New Year, and a Spring Festival box office exceeding 5.5 billion yuan (about $700 million) — provide a revealing snapshot of […]

China’s major trading provinces showcase economic resilience and vitality

By Li Gang, Shen Wenmin, Wang Weijian, Dou Hanyang In a landmark development for Chinese automotive exports, BYD’s vehicle carrier Changzhou recently delivered over 5,800 new energy vehicles (NEVs) to Argentina’s Port of Zarate.  This shipment represents both the largest single import of Chinese-branded electric vehicles into Argentina and marks BYD’s pioneering entry into the […]

Nearly 40,000 steel wires hold up world’s tallest bridge

By Su Bin, Han Xin, People’s Daily Supporting the world’s tallest bridge, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in southwest China’s Guizhou province, relies on two massive main cables. Each cable is formed by nearly 40,000 individual steel wires, each measuring just 5.7 millimeters in diameter. These cables anchor the bridge, which spans a deep canyon […]

Brain-computer interface technology sees broader application, benefiting patients

By Shen Shaotie, Huang Xiaohuui, People’s Daily Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is rapidly transitioning from laboratories to real-world applications, enabling patients to control computers, robotic arms, and robot dogs with their thoughts. As integration into daily life accelerates, China marked a significant milestone on January 1, 2026, when its first national standard for BCI-based medical […]

GOCMEJ APPLAUDS THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF NSCDC COMMANDANT GENERAL, PROF. AHMED ABUBAKAR AUDI

The Guild of Civil Societies and Media Executives for Equity, Justice, and Transparency in Nigeria (GOCMEJ) has highly commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the re-appointment of Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for a second term of five years. In a statement released […]

Dogara Salutes Obasanjo at 89: A Towering Statesman of Enduring Legacy

Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, former Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives and Chairman, Board of the Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC), has paid an elaborate tribute to former President Olusegun Obasanjo as he clocks 89 years of age. Dogara extolled Obasanjo as one of Africa’s most iconic leaders whose life has been defined by sacrifice, […]

Women Groups Rally Behind Umahi, Insist Allegations Must Be Tested In Court

Four women-led advocacy groups have called for strict adherence to the rule of law in addressing the allegations circulating against the Minister of Works, David Nweze Umahi, insisting that the matter should be resolved through proper judicial channels rather than through social media campaigns. At a press briefing in Abuja on Sunday, 1st March, 2026, […]