China’s auto production and sales report strong growth

By Xie Rongbin, Wang Jinyu, Chen Wei, Zhu ZhiyuChina’s automobile production and sales in 2023 reached 30.161 million and 30.094 million unitsrespectively, surpassing the 30 million mark for the first time, according to data released by theChina Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) on Jan. 11, 2024.This achievement solidifies China’s position as the world’s top automobile […]

Global artists pursue dreams in Jingdezhen, China’s “porcelain capital”

By Ye ZiAs the night descended, Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue, a cultural and creative block inJingdezhen, east China’s Jiangxi province, buzzed with a constant flow of people. Visitors werecaptivated by a dazzling collection of delicate ceramic handicrafts.Wu Anran, a young designer, is no stranger to this scene. A decade ago, she started her business inJingdezhen […]

China builds ecological monitoring network to better protect lucid waters, lush mountains

By Kou Jiangze, Yao Xueqing, Li Maoying, People’s DailyEarly in the morning, Shen Wei arrived at the Gehu Lake, upstream of the Taihu Lake in eastChina’s Jiangsu province, with a toolbox, to conduct routine water quality and aquatic organismmonitoring. Meanwhile, Shen’s colleagues were sampling water from the lake with a watercollector for the monitoring of […]

U.S. “small yard, high fence” strategy will eventually backfire

By Zhong Sheng, People’s DailyThe United States’ domineering and coercive practices in technology are continuing escalating.The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced an investigation into the semiconductorsupply chain and national defense industrial base in the name of reducing national security risks,to assess the extent of their reliance on Chinese chips.It was also reported that the […]

China’s rail transit industry weaves huge net of manufacturing

By Li Xinping, People’s DailyHigh-speed trains have greatly facilitated the transport for the Chinese people.To produce a Fuxing high-speed train, it takes joint efforts from more than 2,100 enterprises.The over 40,000 components needed to assemble a set of bullet trains are produced by suppliersfrom some 20 provinces, which forms a complex web of interdependent businesses.China […]

Nigeria restates its dedication to adhering to the One China policy.

Nigeria has once again reaffirmed its commitment to the one China policy noting that the recent election in China’s Taiwan region and any aspiration for its independence contradict the principles of Nigeria’s foreign relations with China as it negates all scientific principles of China’s sovereignty. This position is contained in a statement by Hon. Ja’afaru […]

Digital technologies usher in new possibilities for consumption growth in China

By Lin Lili, People’s Daily Digital consumption is becoming an important driver for expanding domestic demand, stabilizing economic growth, and promoting industrial transformation in China. From January to November in 2023, China’s online retail sales reached about 13.96 trillion yuan ($1.96 trillion), up 11 percent year on year. Currently, the burgeoning new forms and models […]

China to foster new drivers for foreign trade

By Luo Shanshan, People’s Daily Foreign trade is an important engine driving economic growth and a crucial link between domestic and international economic circulations. China’s 2023 Central Economic Work Conference recently emphasized the need to foster new drivers of foreign trade. And how will China do this in 2024? Foreign trade involves both domestic and […]

China’s meteorological satellites contribute to global disaster prevention, mitigation

By Li Hongmei, People’s Daily China’s Fengyun meteorological satellites, among the diverse man-made satellites orbiting the Earth, monitor meteorological conditions on the planet at all times, making important contributions to global disaster prevention and mitigation efforts, climate change response, as well as sustainable economic and social development. Fengyun satellites are a series of remote-sensing meteorological […]

Grassroots sports events empower rural revitalization

By Fan Jiayuan, Sun Longfei, People’s Daily With flags flying high, the melodious sound of the reed pipes, the resounding beats of drums and gongs, cheerleaders dancing and singing, and a packed stadium, the 2024 season of the Village Super League, or “Cun Chao” in Chinese, kicked off on Jan. 6, 2024 in Rongjiang county, […]