Hainan Free Trade Port advances with independent customs operation

By Li Anqi, Dong Zeyang, People’s Daily Spring has breathed new life into south China’s Hainan province, where the Yangpu international container terminal is undergoing rapid expansion – a vital infrastructure project set to support independent customs operation of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP). “Our task is to turn this narrow channel into a […]

From Yunnan to the world: how China’s coffee is rising on the global stage

By Xu Xin, Li Zhiwei, Bai Yuanqi, People’s Daily In the undulating highlands of southwest China, Yunnan’s distinctive natural environment – characterized by low latitudes, high altitudes, large day-nighttemperature fluctuations, and fertile, slightly acidic soils – creates conditions reminiscent of the world’srenowned coffee-growing regions. These attributes have allowed small-grain coffee to flourish, earning the province […]

China’s efforts to boost consumption unleashes global opportunities

By He Yin, People’s Daily China recently unveiled a plan on special initiatives to boost consumption, a move that has captured global attention. International observers see this as a clear signal of China’s drive toward high-quality economic development and a fresh opportunity for global businesses to tap intoone of the world’s largest and most dynamic […]

China’s technological leap: fueling global innovation through cooperation

By Li Tielin, People’s Daily Recent developments in China’sauto industry have sparked significant discussions, as Chinese automakers increasingly share cutting-edge technologies with global partners. In a notable example, Dongfeng Motor’s new energy vehicle (NEV) brands, including Voyah, have reportedly begun exchanging technologies with joint-venture partners such as Dongfeng Nissan. This trend is not isolated. Xpeng […]

China accelerated national development of weight management clinics to combat obesity

By Shen Shaotie, Xu Jing, Shi Yu, People’s Daily Obesity poses a significant health risk and is increasingly linked to chronic diseases. During a recent press conference on public welfare initiatives, Lei Haichao, head of the National Health Commission, announced that the country will continue advancing”Year of Weight Management”campaign.The initiative encourages medical institutions to establish […]

Hydrogen energy industry thrives in Zhangjiagang in E China

By Yao Xueqing, People’s Daily In Zhangjiagangcity, Jiangsu province,–a region with a robust manufacturing foundation in eastern China–a comprehensive hydrogen industry ecosystem encompassing production, storage, transportation, and application is rapidly emerging and expanding. The city now routinelydeployshydrogen-poweredtractors in port operations and hydrogen-fueledbuses across urban road networks.Meanwhile, integrated hydrogen-solar smart microgrids have evolved into innovative “power […]

China’s sporting goods industry gains global momentum

By Fan Jiayuan, People’s Daily As the 9th Asian Winter Games lit up Harbin in northeast China’s Heilongjiang province, another story of transformation was unfolding in the country’s southeast. Shortly after the games, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach visited a sports equipment company in Fujian province – a stop that underscored the expanding […]

Yangtze porpoise growth reflects river conservation success in China

By Qiang Yuwen, People’s Daily In the Xiba section of the Yangtze River locatedin Yichang city, central China’s Hubei province, conservation photographer Yang He captured a rapid series of shots as a Yangtzefinless porpoise surfaced. During the autumn of 2022,he documented a rare phenomenon at this site: multipleporpoisesengaging in coordinated fish-herding behavior. This area has […]

Women’s basketball takes center stage in remote Chinese county

By Su Bin, Chen Junyi, People’s Daily In a mountain village in southwest China’s Guizhou province, the crisp chime of silver ornaments mingles with the laughter of gathered onlookers in a village square. Here in Leishan county – nestled within Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture -a novel cultural phenomenon has taken shape. Local women […]

China races ahead in intelligent driving technology

By Wang Zheng, People’s Daily On a fog-shrouded mountain road in southwest China’s Guizhou province, a sedan equipped with cutting-edgeintelligent driving technologydetects a flock of sheep crossing the path. Without hesitation, the vehicle automatically swerves to avoid them, simultaneously activatingits hazard lights to alert following drivers. At a recent press conference,Wang Chuanfu, chairman and president […]