By Gu Yekai, Yu Sinan, People’s Daily China’s technological capabilities are increasingly evident in the critical field of database software. During the peak of the 2026 Spring Festival travel season, China’s railway ticketing platform 12306 handled over 1 million queries per second, sold over 1,000 tickets per second at peak times, and recorded more than […]
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‘Defense bubble’ cannot rescue Japan’s economy
By Zhong Sheng (People’s Daily) Recently, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited the United States. This diplomatic show, marked by eager alignment with Washington, has drawn widespread criticism from Japanese public opinion. Insightful voices in Japan pointed out that the Takaichi administration has disregarded economic and public well-being concerns, persistently pushing for constitutional revision, increased […]
Harnessing Xizang’s high-plateau environment to build greener, more efficient data centers
By Xu Yuyao, People’s Daily On the outskirts of Lhasa, capital of southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, a giant Tibetan-style complex stands nestled among the mountains. It is a data center operated by local computing company Ningsuan, with a total capacity of 140,000 server racks. Inside the server halls, a notable feature is the absence […]
China remains predictable partner in turbulent world
By He Yin, People’s Daily A recent article by a German media outlet observed that, in a world marked by turbulence and frequent conflicts, China is shaping the image of a “predictable partner” by committing to stability and advocating cooperation. At a time when “uncertainty” has become a defining word of the era, the international […]
Vision of building community with shared future for humanity lights way forward
By He Yin, People’s Daily On March 23, 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping first proposed the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity when he addressed the Moscow State Institute of International Relations. With a broad and forward-looking perspective, this vision has helped guide global development and progress. Over the past […]
Digital infrastructure powers Xiong’an, China’s ‘city of future’
By Xia Kangjian, People’s Daily As night falls, a deep-blue “eye” gazes into the distance. Located in the western part of the Rongdong district of Xiong’an New Area, north China’s Hebei province, the Xiong’an Urban Computing Center rests quietly. Resembling a human eye in its architectural design, it is locally known as the “Eye of […]
Xiong’an: building a city around green space
By Sun Longfei, Li Anqi, People’s Daily From above, the Central Green Valley in the start-up zone of Xiong’an New Area stretches across 500 hectares like a green artery, linking clusters of buildings into a cohesive whole. “Five years ago, this was largely undeveloped land. Today, it is lush and green as far as the […]
Technological drives modernization in China’s egg industry
By Li Xiaoqing, People’s Daily China is the world’s largest producer of eggs, consistently leading globally in both output and industry scale. Eggs are a staple nutritional source on Chinese tables. The journey from henhouse to table requires significant effort to ensure safe, high-quality eggs. A recent People’s Daily investigation provides insights. “Eggs are a […]
New careers open new horizons for the future
By Wu Yuehui, Wang Jiayao, Xi Jiayue Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and drones are rapidly reshaping the employment landscape. In China, new professions ranging from drone route planners and robot product managers to agricultural solutions engineers are continuously emerging. These Shifts in technological paradigms are creating fresh employment opportunities and opening up […]
China remains world’s largest online retail market for 13 consecutive years
By Wang Ke, Lin Ziye, People’s Daily Online shopping has become a daily routine for people across China, spanning generations from Gen Z to the elderly. Today, the country has 976 million online shoppers, reflecting the vast scale of its digital consumer base. According to data released by China’s Ministry of Commerce, the country’s digital […]