By Che Bin, People’s Daily Cote d’Ivoire is the world’s largest cocoa producer and exporter, accounting for nearly 40 percent of global production and exports.In the PK24 industrial park on the outskirts of Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire’s economic capital, a cocoa processing plant and cocoa bean warehouse are nearing completion.The project, contracted to China Light Industry […]
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China makes tremendous progress in services trade
By Wang Wenzheng, People’s Daily China’s services trade saw rapid growth in the first half of 2024, according to the recently released official data. The country’s services trade totaled nearly 3.6 trillion yuan ($504.61 billion) between January and June, up 14 percent year on year. Trade in knowledge-intensive services showed sound growth momentum, and trade […]
Sensational video game ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ ignites cultural tourism boom in N China’s Shanxi
By Zheng Yangyang, People’s Daily China’s Triple-A (high-cost, high-volume, high-quality) single-player game – “Black Myth: Wukong” has become a global hit shortly after it was released worldwide on August 20. A well-known global online gaming platform saw the number of concurrent players surpass 2.2 million, ranking second globally on the platform. Such success marks Chinese […]
Sound mountain ecology contributes to prosperity in China’s Fujian
By Wang Yinxin, Lin Yuan, People’s Daily Jiangjun Mountain, located in Shaxian district, Sanming city, southeast China’s Fujian province, has been particularly bustling these days. Wei Fasong, a forest owner in Jiai village, Shaxian district, makes his way to the mountain every week to check on the growth of Chinese herbal medicine such as Dioscorea […]
China works to better protect global bird migration routes
By Wen Cheng Five nominated sites of the Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China (Phase II) were included as a serial extension of the property of the same name already listed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The decision was […]
Brazil Deploys Military Aircraft as Wildfires Devastate São Paulo
The Brazilian government has mobilized military aircraft in an urgent response to severe wildfires sweeping across São Paulo state. With a state of emergency declared in 45 municipalities, dense smoke has disrupted daily life, including flight cancellations and road closures. The fires, exacerbated by prolonged drought, have claimed the lives of two factory workers and […]
Ukrainian Navy Strikes Major Blow to Russian Logistics by Sinking Ferry in Kerch Strait
In a critical move against Russian military supply lines, Ukraine’s Navy has successfully sunk a ferry loaded with fuel and weapons destined for Russian forces in Crimea. The vessel, known as the Conro Trader, was struck at the Kavkaz port in the Kerch Strait, one of Russia’s largest passenger hubs, on Thursday. Reports from the […]
“Made in China” products enjoy popularity around world
By Li Hongxing, People’s Daily Many sporting equipment items used during the Paris Olympics just attracted considerable attention. For instance, a table tennis table featured a variable lighting system that could be controlled via smart phones or remote devices. Judo mats incorporated smart chips and flexible piezoelectric film technology, allowing real-time collection of data on […]
China: a rising star in global coffee industry
By Gao Qiao, Liu Yaoyang, People’s Daily China’s coffee industry has experienced significant growth in the past few years, leading to its emergence as a prominent player in the international coffee market. According to data from the International Coffee Organization, China’s annual coffee consumption has expanded by an average rate of more than 15 percent […]
China’s tropical paradise Sanya emerges as hot spot for international tourists
By Zhao Shan, People’s Daily Sanya, a tropical coastal city in south China’s Hainan province, is a renowned tourist destination. Recently, the city has seen a continuous rise in inbound tourism thanks to its unique natural environment and rich cultural resources. “I love exploring Sanya’s night markets. There are different kinds of amazing dishes like […]