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 […]

Will AI replace human jobs? A new look at the debate

By Zhi Chunli, People’s Daily In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping everyday life, a familiar question has once again captured public attention: Will AI replace human jobs? The query, often posed on platforms like China’s DeepSeek, encapsulates both fascination and apprehension toward a technology that is increasingly integral to modern living. A […]

Interior Minister Recants, says Immigration Officer Not Shot on Orders of Chinese expat

Minister of Interior Tunji-Ojo has retracted his earlier statement, that a Chinese expatriate had a hand in the shooting of a Nigerian immigration officer at a Chinese firm in Niger State. The minister in a statement signed by his spokesman, Alao Babatunde said further investigations revealed that the gunshot was not ordered by a Chinese […]

Golden mangoes fuel booming industry in Lijiang

By Yang Wenming, People’s Daily Strolling through Huaping County in Lijiang, southwest China’sYunnan province, visitors are met with expansive mango plantations stretching across rolling hills. Statistics reveals that nearly 100,000 localresidentsparticipate in the mango industry, now established as the region’s foremost economic pillar. “Selecting appropriate cultivars forms the foundation of premium mango cultivation,” said Zhang […]

Yunnan province: elevating tourism through natural splendor and innovation

By Zhu Sixiong, Yang Wenming,People’s Daily Renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, Yunnan province in southwest China has long captivated global travelers.. From the serene vistas of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Laketo the surreal karst formations of Stone Forest and the tranquil Cuihu Park, the region offers a diverse mosaic of natural […]

Dynamic factors drive China’s thriving innovation

By Li Zheng, People’s Daily At first glance, seemingly unrelated phenomena may unveil converging trends when examined through an innovative lens. This spring, two developments have captured public attention: Hangzhou’s “Six Little Dragons”—a group of pioneering tech enterprises in east China’sZhejiang province—have sparked nationwide enthusiasm for technological advancement, while the animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 […]

Cross-over collaboration injects greater vitality into Grand Song of Dong ethnic group

By Huang Xian, People’s Daily A radiant lotus flower slowly unfolded, while an ethereal melody echoed through distant valleys… As Chinese animated fantasy adventure film Ne Zha 2 soared to the top of the global animated box office, another unexpected star rose alongside it—the mesmerizing, otherworldly singing in the film’s opening scene. This enchanting sound […]