By Wang Donghui, People’s Daily Recent consumer spending data highlights a significant trend in China: the rapidly growing tourism, cultural, and sports sectors are emerging as crucial drivers of service consumption growth. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, China’s retail sales of services rose 5.6 percent year on year in the first four months […]
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Chinese umbrella industry ascends the global value chain
By Dou Hanyang, People’s Daily China’s umbrella sector is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from producing basic, affordable rain protection to creating premium, customized products that blend innovative materials, smart manufacturing, and culturally-inspired designs. This evolution signifies the industry’s steady climb up the global value chain. This shift is particularly evident in Yiwu, east China’s […]
Sanxingdui Museum transforms ancient relics into interactive experiences
By Song Haoxin, People’s Daily What if museum visitors could truly interact with cultural relics rather than merely observe them through glass displays? At the Sanxingdui Museum in southwest China’s Sichuan province, a specially designed interactive hall is revolutionizing cultural engagement. Within this 1,300-square-meter space, nearly every exhibit invites touch, operation, or participation. Visitors immerse […]
China’s high-quality foreign trade reflects economic resilience
By He Yin, People’s Daily China’s recently released foreign trade data for the first four months of 2026 shows robust growth, with total goods imports and exports rising 14.9 percent year-on-year. This continues the steady, positive momentum observed in the first quarter. The stronger-than-expected performance has drawn broad international attention. Overseas media have frequently described […]
China and Russia commit to deepening and elevating bilateral relations
By He Yin, People’s Daily Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on May 19, 2026, for a state visit to China. At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Putin is visiting China from May 19 to 20. This is Putin’s 25th visit to China and the first face-to-face meeting between the two heads […]
Forging a new chapter in the China-LAC community with shared future
By He Yin, People’s Daily In May 2025, the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum was held in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote speech, announcing the launch of five major programs ranging from solidarity, development, civilization to peace and […]
How Hefei’s ‘Quantum Avenue’ became a thriving innovation corridor
By Tian Xianjin, People’s Daily In Hefei, Anhui province, east China, Yunfei Road within the city’s National High-Tech Industry Development Zone is commonly known as “Quantum Avenue.” This ordinary street name belies its extraordinary role as the birthplace of numerous pioneering achievements in quantum technology. Along this road, the city has produced a series of […]
Cummins reaps rewards from 50-year partnership with China
By Zhou Zhou, Yu Jinghao, People’s Daily American manufacturer Cummins has cultivated a remarkable half-century partnership with China, evolving from initial technology transfers to establishing joint ventures and now leveraging China-based R&D centers to serve global markets. Over decades of development, Cummins has evolved from a diesel engine manufacturer into a diversified power solutions provider […]
Shandong university revitalizes China’s cultural heritage
By Hou Linliang, People’s Daily At Shandong University’s Advanced Institute for Confucian Studies, researchers of the Integration of Chinese Ancient Books project meticulously catalog ancient texts. Now in its ninth year, this ambitious initiative pursues a singular mission: repatriating China’s cultural treasures by digitally restoring historical documents scattered worldwide. Launched in April 2017, the project […]
Smart vessels revolutionize port operations across China
By Han Xin, People’s Daily In February 2026, the autonomous container ship “Zhifei” docked with pinpoint precision at the automated terminal of Qingdao Port in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong province. Without pilot boats or tug assistance, the ship’s autonomous navigation system guided it seamlessly to berth. Upon arrival, the terminal’s vacuum-assisted mooring system secured the […]