Kiln fires through millennia: Jingdezhen’s porcelain legacy shines for world 

By Wang Jue, He Siqi, People’s Daily Jingdezhen in east China’s Jiangxi province, has long been known as China’s “porcelain capital,” built its reputation over centuries through its world-renowned porcelain production. The enduring flames of its kiln have forged its millennia-old identity as a global hub of ceramic craftsmanship. On July 25, at the 48th […]

Chinese-made cooling products gain popularity in Europe 

By Liu He, Yu Limin, People’s Daily As a fresh heatwave swept across Europe in mid-July, temperatures in parts of Spain, Italy, France, and other countries climbed above 40 degrees Celsius. The prolonged extreme heat has driven demand for cooling appliances to record levels. Chinese-made air conditioners, portable fans and other cooling products have gained […]

Britain’s Revolving Leadership Chair: The High Cost of Political Instability

By James Aduku Odaudu, PhD Britain’s recent cycle of rapid prime ministerial turnover has exposed a deeper structural problem within its political system: the erosion of governing continuity. What was once celebrated as one of the world’s most stable parliamentary democracies now appears increasingly vulnerable to short-term political calculations, factional battles, and abrupt policy reversals. […]

Twenty years on, the Qinghai-Xizang Railway continues to drive plateau development

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 […]

Global supply chain cooperation remains overarching trend

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 […]

A single clove illustrates the benefits of China’s zero-tariff policy for Africa 

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 […]

Upgraded tax refund policies make shopping in China easier for global visitors 

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 […]

China’s practice embodies fundamental essence of Marxism: German scholar 

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 […]

Understanding the enduring strength behind China’s economic momentum

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 […]

China’s lightning-fast manufacturing response reflects resilience of Chinese economy

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 […]