Young innovators drive China’s carbon fiber breakthrough

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.  After undergoing a series of processes including pre-washing, humidification, oxidation, low-temperature carbonization, […]

China’s May Day holiday showcases economic vitality through tourism boom

During the recent May Day holiday, bustling crowds filled destinations across China, from the snow-covered landscapes of the north to the waterways of the south, from ancient capitals steeped in history to fast-rising “internet-famous” cities. Surging consumer demand and vibrant travel activities illustrated the dynamism of China’s economy. Three key datasets reveal a nation growing […]

BeiDou navigation system powers China’s agricultural transformation

By Gu Yekai, People’s Daily From autonomous tractors in northeastern China to drone-powered crop management in the Yangtze River Delta, China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) is revolutionizing agriculture through precision farming and intelligent operations.  Integrated across every agricultural stage, from plowing and planting to field management, harvesting, and transportation, BeiDou technology enhances boosting operational […]

Innovation fuels China’s manufacturing momentum

By Chang Jin, People’s Daily A touching moment at the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, widely known as the Canton Fair, recently went viral on social media both in China and abroad.  Assisted by an exoskeleton robot developed by Hangzhou-based Taixi Robot, an Argentine patient with muscular weakness slowly rose from […]

European automakers deepen ties with Chinese innovation

By Liu Zhonghua, Xu Xin, People’s Daily China’s rapidly advancing new energy vehicle (NEV) sector is spearheading the global automotive industry’s green transition, creating significant opportunities for collaboration between Chinese and European companies. According to statistics released by financial services firm UBS, since 2018, European automakers including Volkswagen, Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW Group have established […]

Hunan’s compact farm machinery gains momentum in global markets

By Sun Chao, People’s Daily Central China’s Hunan province has rapidly emerged as a key exporter of agricultural machinery, with shipments surging due to strong product adaptability, advancing technology, and targeted global strategy.  In 2025, the province’s agricultural machinery exports reached 730 million yuan (about $107 million), a 65.6% year-on-year increase according to customs data. […]

China has become ‘training ground’ for global carmakers

By He Yin, People’s Daily China has become an indispensable “training ground” for global carmakers, an arena where rapid technological iteration and fast-changing consumer demand are pushing the industry to evolve at unprecedented speed.  At the just concluded 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2026), which once again set a new record for scale […]

A vibrant China powered by youth

By Yang Hao, People’s Daily Across China, from cutting-edge technology labs and aerospace programs to rural revitalization projects and frontline industrial workshops, young people across China are emerging as a pivotal force driving the country’s development.  Fueled by ambition, creativity, and perseverance, they are contributing to innovation, revitalizing communities, and pursuing excellence in their daily […]

East China delivery rider redefines professional purpose

By Yang Hao, People’s Daily At 6 a.m., as morning mist lingered over the streets of Ruijin in east China’s Jiangxi province, 38-year-old food delivery rider Chen Yiwen straightened his uniform, fastened his helmet, checked his delivery box, and set off on his electric scooter, right on schedule, just as he has done for the […]

Young talent rises with China’s robotics industry

By Hong Qiuting, People’s Daily China’s burgeoning robotics industry is accelerating rapidly, and alongside it, a new generation of young professionals is emerging, growing in tandem with the technology they help develop. Inside the Guangdong provincial embodied intelligence training center in Haizhu district, Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong province, robots were undergoing intensive real-world training under […]