Category archives: Foreign

By Zhang Bolan, Wang Xiaobo, People’s Daily Nestled beneath the campus of Ohio State University in the United States lies a unique repository: an underground “ice core bank.” Within its chambers, thousands of gleaming silver tubes are neatly arranged on steel racks. This vault safeguards the world’s most extensive collection of ice-core archives — irreplaceable […]

By Shi Yu, People’s Daily At 8 a.m., Huang Chunyi, a resident of Lianqian neighborhood in Siming district, Xiamen, southeast China’s Fujian province, headed out for work, taking along three bags of household waste to a collection point in her residential complex.  “One bag is kitchen waste, one is general waste, and the third holds […]

By Wang Weijian, People’s Daily Silk stands as one of China’s foundational innovations and a defining symbol of Chinese civilization. Today, this ancient textile is undergoing a quiet revolution — transitioning from museum artifacts and luxury goods into contemporary fashion and daily essentials. At 7 p.m. in Suzhou’s Gusu District, 1990s-born tailor Shi Yi arranges […]

By Han Xin, People’s Daily Speed, scale and connectivity are defining features of China’s modern logistics system, offering a clear view into the nation’s economic vitality.. A case in point is the “cherry express.” Riding this dedicated route, a cargo aircraft carrying over 100 tons of fresh cherries can fly from Chile to Ezhou Huahu […]

By Bai Guangdi, Zheng Yangyang, Wang Yongzhan, People’s Daily By the end of December 2025, China had built 20.092 million electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities, forming the world’s largest EV charging network. This infrastructure supports over 43 million new energy vehicles nationwide. In early 2026, China announced a three-year action plan (2025-2027) to upgrade its […]

By Liu Xinwu, People’s Daily In winter, Hanfeng Lake National Wetland Park in Kaizhou district, southwest China’s Chongqing municipality, presents a scene of serene beauty. Sunlight dances on the shimmering lake, while the distant mountains are draped in a soft haze, together composing a landscape that unfolds like a classic Chinese ink painting. “What used […]

By Yao Xueqing Life aboard vessels navigating China’s Yangtze River has entered a new era of convenience: passengers can now order takeout even while ships are underway. “It’s just as easy as ordering food on shore—burgers, desserts, drinks, whatever you crave,” said Lu Jingyu, owner of the cargo vessel Xinmao 8868, as he enjoyed a […]

By Liao Ruiling Recent reports on China’s 2025 economic performance reveal significant milestones. As China’s total economic output surpassed the 140-trillion-yuan ($20.18 trillion) mark, many Chinese cities also achieved fresh breakthroughs in economic scale. Data released by local authorities shows that 29 Chinese cities recorded a GDP exceeding 1 trillion yuan in 2025. These cities […]

By Han Xin, Dou Hanyang, People’s Daily As winter sets in, a wave of innovative heating solutions from China is reaching consumers worldwide. Chinese dual-mode space heaters, capable of delivering warmth in winter and cool air in summer, are seeing repeat orders from Central Asian nations. Multi-functional radiant heaters, designed to warm drinks on the […]

By Cao Shiyun, People’s Daily In recent years, Chinese micro-dramas have achieved remarkable success in overseas markets, especially across Southeast Asia, largely driven by streaming platforms.  Over 300 overseas apps now offer Chinese micro-dramas through various distribution channels. In 2025, global downloads are projected to reach 1.21 billion, with overseas revenue expected to total $2.38 […]