SCO countries join hands to build a bright digital future

By Huang Fahong, Hu Renba, Yin Xiaoyu In recent years, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has made significant strides in advancing digital cooperation under the framework of the “Digital Silk Road.” From cross-border 5G coverage to interconnected e-commerce platforms, from digital payment to the growing use of AI, member states are deepening collaboration through innovative […]

SCO upholds the Shanghai Spirit and stays true to its founding mission

By Guo Jiping, People’s Daily The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is the first intergovernmental organization initiated by China and named after a Chinese city. Since its founding in 2001, the SCO has followed the guidance of the Shanghai Spirit, forging a distinctive path of peaceful development and presenting a compelling model for building a new […]

Forging growth together: China-SCO economic and trade partnership gains momentum

By Li Yingqi, Huan Xiang, People’s Daily According to statistics recently released by China’s General Administration of Customs, in the first seven months of this year, China’s total imports and exports with other Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members reached 2.11 trillion yuan ($295.04 billion), marking a 3 percent increase year on year, a record high […]

Political dialogue is the only way to break the Middle East security deadlock

By Pei Guangjiang, Huan Xiang, People’s Daily Israel’s recent decision to authorize a military takeover of Gaza City under the banner of “defeating Hamas” has once again pushed the Middle East toward the brink. With Israeli forces already encircling the northern Gaza Strip in preparation for the takeover, the situation in the Middle East is […]

Strengthening cooperation on poverty reduction for shared prosperity and development

By Qiang Wei, People’s Daily The year 2025 marks the “Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Year of Sustainable Development.” Poverty reduction and development is a shared aspiration of SCO member states and remains a central priority for bilateral and multilateral cooperation under the SCO framework. In recent years, China has actively implemented the Global Development Initiative, […]

Science in disguise: Robotic antelope roams with the herd in Hoh Xil

By Liu Shiyao, People’s Daily At Zhuonai Lake in the remote wilderness of Hoh Xil, the northeastern part of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, a surprising newcomer recently appeared among a herd of Tibetan antelopes: a robotic replica. Moving naturally alongside the animals, the robot antelope was nearly indistinguishable from its living counterparts. By allowing scientists to observe […]

A victory for the Chinese people and the world

By Luo Cunkang The exhibition Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, themed “For National Liberation and World Peace,” is being held at the Museum of the War of Chinese People’s Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Since its opening on July […]

Youths Unveil Bold Ideas as CiCMED Future Planters Bootcamp Rounds Off in Akwanga

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Young Nigerians have showcased groundbreaking solutions to national challenges as the Community Initiative for Character Moulding and Entrepreneurship Development (CiCMED) concluded the 2025 Future Planters Bootcamp in Akwanga, Nasarawa State. The event, which started on August 25 and ended on August 31, featured a week-long series of activities that brought together […]

El-Rufai’s Insurmountable Setback, and Phobia of Stark Realities

It is the responsibility of intellectuals to speak the truth and expose lies” – Noam Chomsky, Philosopher, social critic, and political activist. Our attention has been drawn to a news interview granted by Channels Television, in which Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, presently a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made unsubstantiated […]

NNPCL Boss Peddling Falsehoods About Port Harcourt Refinery’s Operations – Group Says

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission for Nigeria (ICPC) has been urged to investigate and take action against Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), over allegations of economic sabotage and lying. According to an open letter addressed to the ICPC Chairman on Monday, […]