China’s NEV industry fueled by young engineering talent

By Xu Peiyu China has cemented its position as the world’s largest new energy vehicle (NEV) market, leading global production and sales for 11 consecutive years. At the heart of this achievement lies a formidable force: the nation’s young engineering talent. What drives China’s remarkable NEV advancement, and how have these professionals propelled its rise? […]

Tidal-flat seaweed in East China becomes ecological asset

By Dou Hanyang, People’s Daily The harvest season for branched string lettuce recently wrapped up along Xihu port in Huangbi’ao township, Xiangshan county, Ningbo, east China’s Zhejiang province. “I earned more than 60,000 yuan ($8,846) harvesting seaweed for the science and technology backyard,” said Baiyu village resident Qiu Yonggao with a broad smile. “I never […]

Technology opens new doors to accessible living

By Yao Xueqing, Dou Hao, Li Kaixuan, People’s Daily Recent advancements in technologies like artificial intelligence(AI), brain-computer interfaces and bionic engineering are offering renewed hope and expanding possibilities for people living with disabilities. China’s 2025 statistical bulletin on the development of the cause of people with disabilities reported that 1.487 million people with disabilities received […]

Hong Kong’s first astronaut inspires citywide space dreams

By Chen Ran, Feng Xuezhi, People’s Daily On the night of May 24, televisions flickered late into the evening across Hong Kong as families waited for a moment many described as historic. At 11:08 p.m., the countdown rang out on live broadcast. “Five, four, three, two, one… ignition!” As a rocket carrying the Shenzhou-23 crewed […]

Ancient Maya and Andean Civilizations featured at Beijing’s Capital Museum

By Shi Fang, People Daily Hosted as part of the “World Civilizations Exchange and Mutual Learning” series, the “Maize, Gold and Jaguar — A Grand Exhibition of Ancient Maya and Andean Civilizations” kicked off on May 18 at the Capital Museum in Beijing. Spanning nearly 10,000 square meters, the exhibition houses roughly 800 cultural relics […]

The international community must see through Japan’s nuclear facede

By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily The 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) concluded at the United Nations headquarters in New York on May. 22.  At this important multilateral gathering, Japan, which has increasingly revealed ambitions related to nuclear armament, expanded its nuclear capabilities and deepened military ties with […]

The international community must see through Japan’s nuclear facede

By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily The 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) concluded at the United Nations headquarters in New York on May. 22.  At this important multilateral gathering, Japan, which has increasingly revealed ambitions related to nuclear armament, expanded its nuclear capabilities and deepened military ties with […]

What the surge of visits to Beijing says about China’s approach to cooperation

By He Yin, People’s Daily China’s diplomatic outreach has gained remarkable momentum in recent months. Starting from May, heads of state from Tajikistan, the United States, Russia, Pakistan and Serbia have paid successive visits to China. Over the past half year, leaders from France, South Korea, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Vietnam and many […]

China’s coastal regions forge new paths for prosperity from the sea

By Cao Wenxuan, People’s Daily From the breakwater of the Changjiang nuclear power plant in south China’s Hainan province, one can look out over rows of aquaculture cages swaying gently on the blue sea. A closer look reveals young shellfish, each no bigger than a palm, attached to the nets.  Few people know these waters […]

Chinese technology powers historic AI integration at 2026 FIFA World Cup

By Liu Zhonghua, People’s Daily As the 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup prepares to launch across the United States, Canada and Mexico, industry experts recognize this tournament as a watershed moment: the first global implementation of artificial intelligence at professional football’s highest level. Dubbed by media as the inaugural “AI World Cup,” the event marks […]