By Liao Ruiling Products from Southeast Asian dried fruits and African coffee to European black tea are flooding Chinese store – fresher and more affordable than ever – driven by cross-border e-commerce expansion. As China’s cross-border e-commerce sector grows, its global partnerships strengthen. China has established Silk Road E-commerce collaborations with 35 countries. Cross-border cooperation […]
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Yunnan coffee adds new note to global coffee map
By Cui Yin, People’s DailyEach cup of coffee carries the essence of its birthplace – Brazil’s bold richness, Jamaica’s vibrantbrightness, and Ethiopia’s delicate freshness. Now, Yunnan, in southwest China, is adding a newchapter to this global narrative, offering a distinctly Chinese flavor that is gaining recognition onthe world stage.This evolution was on full display at […]
China-Central Asia relations demonstrate strong stability amid global uncertainty
By He Yin, People’s Daily On the afternoon of June 17 local time, the second China-Central Asia Summit was held in Astana, Kazakhstan. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the summit and delivered a keynote speech, where he proposed for the first time a China-Central Asia Spirit. He also outlined a comprehensive vision for advancing China-Central […]
From Abbottabad to Beijing: A witness to enduring China-Pakistan friendship
By Salman Bashir I spent my childhood in Abbottabad, a picturesque town nestled among the mountains innorthwest Pakistan. As early as the 1950s, a Chinese shoe shop stood prominently at the center ofthe town – a local landmark. My father often praised the exceptional craftsmanship of the Chineseshoemakers, whose leather shoes were considered the finest […]
Labubu and the rise of “funny-ugly” aesthetics in global youth culture
By Zheng Na A small, quirky creature from China has quietly become a global phenomenon. With its jagged teeth, mismatched eyes, distorted body proportions, and mischievous personality, Labubu defies conventional beauty norms, yet has captivated young consumers worldwide. Some camp out overnight to purchase it; others pay steep premiums to add it to their collections. […]
Sailing stories of friendship: Cuba and China through pages of ‘Diarios De Navegacion’
By Dilbert Reyes Rodríguez, Yesey Pérez LópezMention your Chinese heritage while walking through Havana’s streets, and you will likely encounter warm smiles – a reciprocity mirrored in Beijing – where Cubans receive immediate hospitality upon revealing their origins. Separated by oceans but bound by history and shared ideals, Cuba and China continue to chart a […]
Where runways meet relics: airport museum in Xi’an bridges past and present
By Zhang Danhua, People’s Daily As one of the world’s most renowned ancient capitals, Xi’an in northwest China’s Shaanxi province boasts a history spanning more than 3,100 years and serves as the capital for 13 dynasties for more than 1,100 years. The city is home to an abundance of cultural relics, ranking among China’s most […]
Chengdu emerges as magnet for foreign businesses, professionals
By Wang Yongzhan, People’s Daily Chengdu, a key city in southwest China’s Sichuan province, has become a magnet for foreign businesses and investors, thanks to its rich cultural heritage, convenient location, and strong pro-business environment. Today, more than 4,000 foreign-invested enterprises are based in the city, and over 100,000 foreigners live and work there.When Dutch […]
Chinese online literature offers global readers a window into modern China
By Zhang Bolan, Zhao Yipu, Mang Jiuchen, People’s Daily Once a niche form of entertainment, Chinese online literature, from serialized novels to adaptations in television, gaming, and animation, is emerging as a new cultural bridge to the world – drawing millions of international readers into its vivid narratives and offering a fresh perspective on contemporary […]
What China’s wind, solar power surge means for world
By Cui Yan, People’s Daily Traveling along China’s coastal highways today, one frequently encounters vast stretches of wind farms, their towering turbines steadily spinning under the open sky – a striking emblem of the country’s accelerating energy transition.In the first quarter of this year, the country’s installed capacity of wind and photovoltaic power reached 1.482 […]