International observers applaud resilience and momentum of China’s economy in H1 2025

By People’s Daily China’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.3 percent year on year in the first half of 2025, an increase of 0.3 percentage points compared to both the same period in 2024 and the entirety of 2024, according to data from the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics. International observers note China’s resilience in navigating […]

China’s innovation-driven growth gains momentum

By He Yin, People’s Daily On July 15, China released its economic performance data for the first half of 2025, reporting a GDP growth of 5.3 percent. This performance highlights the country’s steady economic momentum and strong resilience amid external challenges. A defining feature of this progress is the rapid emergence of new growth drivers. […]

China registers 5.3 percent GDP growth in H1 2025, showing strong momentum, resilience

By Liu Zhiqiang, People’s Daily Despite a complex international landscape and mounting challenges, China maintained steady economic growth in the first half of 2025, said Sheng Laiyun, deputy head of the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics at a press conference held by China’s State Council Information Office on July 15. “This is a hard-won achievement, […]

Robust export growth highlights resilience of Chinese economy

By Wu Qiuyu, People’s Daily Despite rising challenges and external uncertainties, China achieved steady economic growth in the first half of the year and is actively taking steps to maintain stability and sustain growth momentum in the months ahead. Among the many figures, the 7.2 percent year-on-year growth in exports stands out, highlighting the resilience […]

China accelerates innovation to drive high-quality development and global cooperation

By He Yin, People’s Daily Two recent events have drawn global attention.  Global industry leaders convened at the 12th World Congress on High-Speed Rail in Beijing to explore innovation under the theme “High-Speed Rail: Innovation and Development for a Better Life”.  Meanwhile, the inauguration ceremony of the International Deep Space Exploration Association was held in […]

A three-generation bond with China

By Abdulkhakimov Jaloluddin (Uzbekistan) I’m a student from Uzbekistan, now pursuing a master’s degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages at the School of Liberal Arts, Jiangsu University. Studying in China has long been my aspiration, yet it represents more than personal fulfillment – it continues a family legacy cultivated over more than […]

China’s innovation-driven growth gains momentum

By He Yin, People’s Daily On July 15, China released its economic performance data for the first half of 2025, reporting a GDP growth of 5.3 percent. This performance highlights the country’s steady economic momentum and strong resilience amid external challenges. A defining feature of this progress is the rapid emergence of new growth drivers. […]

China registers 5.3 percent GDP growth in H1 2025, showing strong momentum, resilience

By Liu Zhiqiang, People’s Daily Despite a complex international landscape and mounting challenges, China maintained steady economic growth in the first half of 2025, said Sheng Laiyun, deputy head of the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics at a press conference held by China’s State Council Information Office on July 15. “This is a hard-won achievement, […]

Lawyers, activists rally against NNPCL’s alleged plan to sell refineries as scrap

The Alliance of Nigerian Lawyers and Civil Society Advocates has launched a strong campaign to stop what it describes as a “sinister plot” by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), led by Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari, to sell the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries as scrap. The group is calling for […]

Group to Tinubu: Halt planned sale of refineries, probe NNPCL GCEO

The Alliance of Nigerian Lawyers and Civil Society Advocates has launched a strong campaign to stop what it describes as a “sinister plot” by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), led by Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari, to sell the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries as scrap. The group is calling for […]