Tianzhou missions: a decade of space innovation in China

By Liu Shiyao, Shi Lei, People’s Daily Before dawn on May 11, a Long March-7 carrier rocket launched from China’s Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan, successfully sending the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft into its preset orbit. The Tianzhou series serves as a vital supply carrier for China’s space station. Since the maiden flight of Tianzhou-1 […]

Positioning Chinese large models as a foundation for global innovation

By Yang Zhilin Terms like “AI agent” and “token” are becoming commonplace, reflecting how once-niche open-source AI projects are now spawning entirely new business models and market opportunities. Amid this wave of technological transformation, China’s homegrown large models are advancing rapidly and finding broader real-world applications, injecting fresh momentum into the intelligent economy while increasingly […]

Who is poisoning Japanese society on online platforms?

By Wu Xian Recently, a Japanese student learned about the historical facts of the Nanjing Massacre at an international school and later expressed feelings of remorse at home. Instead of encouraging reflection, the student’s father reacted with fury. He posted on social media calling for a “boycott of international education” and attempted to mislead his […]

Is Japan preparing for “protracted warfare” and repeating its historical mistakes?

By Ding Duo On May 6, Japan fired Type 88 in the joint military exercise “Balikatan” between the U.S. and the Philippines, the first time Japan launched offensive missiles overseas after World War II. More troubling still, the Japanese government took advantage of the joint drill as cover to formally revise its “three principles on […]

‘Vegetable bus’ offers glimpse into China’s people-centered governance

By Li Anqi, People’s Daily A video captured by American social media influencer Jackson Hinkle in southwest China’s Guizhou province has sparked considerable interest overseas. It showcases an ordinary yet revealing scene: Guiyang city’s pre-dawn “Vegetable Bus” — Route No. 252. This specialized bus service helps local farmers transport their fresh produce into the city […]

China-U.S. relations cannot return to past, but can move toward better future

By Guo Jiping At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15. After many twists and turns, China-U.S. relations have arrived at a new historical juncture. The year 2026 carries special significance for both countries. China is embarking on its […]

Young innovators drive China’s carbon fiber breakthrough in northeast

By Liu Yiqing, People’s Daily Inside the production workshops of Jilin Carbon Valley Carbon Fiber Co., Ltd. (Carbon Valley), a subsidiary of Jilin Chemical Fiber Group (JLFiber) in northeast China’s Jilin province, silver strands of carbon fiber precursor raced through roaring production lines.  Through processes including pre-washing, humidification, oxidation, low-temperature carbonization, and winding, the material […]

Drones establish lifeline for rural healthcare in China’s Hainan mountains

By Cao Wenxuan, People’s Daily In the mountainous county of Qiongzhong in central Hainan province, south China, drones are revolutionizing rural healthcare by transporting medical samples, emergency supplies, and medications between remote villages and county hospitals.  A new low-altitude medical network now connects all 15 township health centers across the county through four drone routes […]

China’s ecological protection red line system strengthens ecosystem protection

By Chang Qin, People’s Daily Spread across a desk in the office of the National Territorial Spatial Planning Bureau of China’s Ministry of Natural Resources is a special map of the country. Across it run vivid red lines, weaving through mountains, rivers, major water sources, and wildlife habitats — boundaries drawn to safeguard China’s ecological […]

China’s green development drives global energy transition

By He Yin, People’s Daily China’s latest renewable energy figures offer a clear snapshot of the country’s speeding ahead in its green energy transition. According to statistics released by China’s National Energy Administration on April 27, as of the end of this March, China’s installed renewable energy capacity had reached 2.395 billion kilowatts, up 22 […]