Category archives: Foreign

By Gu Zhongyang, Chen Juan, People’s Daily How many trees grow across China?  The latest data from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration show that the country’s total forest area now spans 240 million hectares.  During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China completed afforestation covering 12.3 million hectares, recording the world’s fastest and largest […]

By Wang Zheng, People’s Daily Stepping into a plant operated by Chinese automaker BYD in Shenshan Special Cooperation Zone, Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong province, visitors are greeted by a striking sight: a “steel forest” of nearly 1,000 industrial robots moving in precise synchronization. Powered by a self-developed digital infrastructure and an AI-enabled visual system, the […]

By People’s Daily reporters “Bring an extra suitcase to China.”  “Must-buy lists for ‘Shopping in China.’” “A practical guide to tax refunds.”  Posts tagged “Shopping in China” are going viral on overseas social media, highlighting a surge in shopping enthusiasm among inbound travelers. Data from China’s State Taxation Administration shows that in 2025, the number […]

By Bai Jianfeng, People’s Daily China’s expanding visa-free policies, including a 240-hour transit visa exemption, are attracting more international visitors. Among them, a growing number are travelling specifically for medical treatment, sharing their positive experiences globally on social media. This marks a significant shift. Years ago, Chinese patients often sought advanced care in Europe and […]

By Shao Yuzi, People’s Daily In Cangxian county, Cangzhou, north China’s Hebei province, the humble jujube (red date) is undergoing a remarkable transformation, powered by big data and artificial intelligence. This region, renowned for its prized Jinsi (Golden Thread) jujube cultivated for over 3,000 years, is leveraging technology to innovate and revitalize its signature industry. […]

By Wang Xinyue, People’s Daily At 9 a.m., a gym for seniors at the activity center of Lijia community in Liangjiang New Area, southwest China’s Chongqing municipality, came alive. Wan Ming, 85, walked in, fastened a real-time heart rate monitoring armband and headed for a smart vertical vibration therapy chair. There was no blasting music […]

By He Yin, People’s Daily The recently concluded Spring Festival holiday offered more than just festive cheer. Record-breaking figures — including over 2.6 billion inter-regional trips, a surge of foreign visitors experiencing the Chinese New Year, and a Spring Festival box office exceeding 5.5 billion yuan (about $700 million) — provide a revealing snapshot of […]

By Li Gang, Shen Wenmin, Wang Weijian, Dou Hanyang In a landmark development for Chinese automotive exports, BYD’s vehicle carrier Changzhou recently delivered over 5,800 new energy vehicles (NEVs) to Argentina’s Port of Zarate.  This shipment represents both the largest single import of Chinese-branded electric vehicles into Argentina and marks BYD’s pioneering entry into the […]

By Su Bin, Han Xin, People’s Daily Supporting the world’s tallest bridge, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in southwest China’s Guizhou province, relies on two massive main cables. Each cable is formed by nearly 40,000 individual steel wires, each measuring just 5.7 millimeters in diameter. These cables anchor the bridge, which spans a deep canyon […]

By Shen Shaotie, Huang Xiaohuui, People’s Daily Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is rapidly transitioning from laboratories to real-world applications, enabling patients to control computers, robotic arms, and robot dogs with their thoughts. As integration into daily life accelerates, China marked a significant milestone on January 1, 2026, when its first national standard for BCI-based medical […]