Category archives: Foreign

By Li Xinping, Qiongda Zhuoga, People’s Daily Stretching 1,956 kilometers, crossing 550 kilometers of permafrost, and cresting the 5,072-meter-high Tanggula Pass, the Qinghai-Xizang Railway began full operations on July 1, 2006. Hailed as one of the greatest engineering feats of the modern era, the railway still holds three world records: the highest railway in average […]

By Zhang Jixing The world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century at an accelerating pace. Geopolitical conflicts and regional wars continue to erupt, while unilateralism and protectionism are on the rise, severely disrupting the international order. At the same time, the global economy is losing momentum, and uncertainties and destabilizing factors affecting global […]

By Zou Song, People’s Daily Cloves, one of the five key ingredients in Chinese five-spice powder, add a layered fragrance to countless Chinese dishes. Today, thanks to China’s zero-tariff policy for Africa, their rich aroma is forging a tangible connection between households across China and farming communities on Tanzania’s Zanzibar, thousands of miles away. It […]

By Wang Guan, Ouyang Jie, People’s Daily China has rolled out a new round of upgrades to its departure tax refund policy, delivering a more seamless, hassle-free shopping experience for foreign visitors.  As of July 1, key measures under the country’s “Departure Tax Refund 2.0” initiative, including a fully paperless refund process and random inspections […]

By Guo Ziyun, People’s Daily On the occasion of the 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), German Marxist scholar, China researcher and writer Michael Geiger spoke with People’s Daily in an exclusive interview, sharing his insights into China’s achievements and the experience of socialism with Chinese characteristics. Having studied China for […]

By Han Xin, People’s Daily Five-year plans stand as a distinctive strength of China’s governance system.  31 provincial-level regions across the Chinese mainland have recently released their outlines of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). These development blueprints not only translate the country’s top-level design into concrete actions, but also reflect each region’s own exploration […]

By Han Zhongnan What stuns the world about China’s manufacturing sector today is more than just its lightning-fast response speed — it is its unmatched knack for turning cutting-edge creative concepts into tangible, market-ready products. Recently, hit products keep emerging one after another out of Yiwu, known as the “World’s Supermarket” in east China’s Zhejiang […]

By Wang Yunshan, People’s Daily China recently released a plan for building a new energy system during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). According to the plan, China aims to basically establish a clean, low-carbon, secure and efficient new energy system by 2030.  Wang Hongzhi, head of the National Energy Administration, outlined four key features […]

By Niu Ruifei, People’s Daily This summer, brutal heatwaves have engulfed Europe, smashing temperature records nationwide. France registered its highest temperature since 1947, while the UK issued its first-ever red alert for extreme heat. The World Health Organization confirmed over 1,300 heat-related fatalities in just one week. Cooling appliances have rapidly shifted from optional household […]