By Yan Yu, People’s Daily Aid for Trade is a way to help developing countries address trade-related obstacles that constrain their ability to engage in international trade. Its primary objective is to improve the trade capabilities of developing countries, particularly the least-developed ones, and facilitate their integration into the global trade system. During the 9th […]
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Diverse applications of new technologies on display at 2024 WAIC
By Xie Weiqun, Shen Wenmin, People’s Daily The 2024 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance was held in Shanghai from July 4 to 6, featuring 107 forums, more than 1,500 exhibitions and over 50 launch events. With an exhibition area of more than 52,000 square meters, the conference featured a […]
Culture-tourism integration injects vitality into China’s Quanzhou city, vital hub of Maritime Silk Road
By Fu Wen, Chen Shihan, People’s Daily Located in southeast China’s Fujian province, Quanzhou is one of the most important Chinese ports along the historic Maritime Silk Road. “Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China” was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 25, 2021, bringing the total number of China’s UNESCO […]
Foreign travelers enjoy greater convenience in China
By Zhang Tianpei, People’s Daily China has launched a series of policies to facilitate foreign travelers, becoming a huge magnet for tourists around the world. Currently, foreign nationals from 54 countries are eligible for the 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies that are effective at 38 ports in 18 provincial-level regions across China. Besides, China has also […]
Volunteer services for people with disabilities in China see major advancements
By Yi Shuran, People’s Daily Is it possible for the visually impaired to enjoy the pleasure of running? Absolutely! Recently, at the Beijing Olympic Forest Park, a unique sight unfolded as a group of visually impaired individuals ran in the soft morning light, assisted by volunteers. The runners and volunteers were connected by a 30-centimeter […]
2024 World AI Conference: Governing AI for Good and for All
By He Yin, People’s Daily The 2024 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance was held in Shanghai from July 4 to 6. The event was an important step to implement the Global Initiative for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Themed “Governing AI for Good […]
Product barcodes reveal recovery of China’s consumption
By Lin Lili, People’s Daily Product barcode, the black and white strips with corresponding numbers printed on the packages of a commodity, is the the unique identification of a product, as well as an “ID card” and “passport” in market circulation. In the first quarter of this year, China registered 4.13 million types of new consumer goods using product barcodes, […]
“Made in China” products favored by international sports events
By Tang Tianyi, People’s Daily Athletes attending the Paris Olympics have entered the final preparation phase as the Games is approaching. And joining them on the Olympic stage are a multitude of sports equipment manufactured by Chinese companies. From barbells to bicycles, and from ping pong tables to court flooring, an ever-growing array of Chinese-made […]
Innovative technologies contribute to China’s latest mega cross-sea link
By He Linping, Cheng Yuanzhou, People’s Daily The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, a mega cross-sea passage in south China, had handled 305,000 vehicles as of July 3, according to data from China’s Guangdong Transportation Group. The 24-kilometer passage was officially opened to traffic on June 30, representing the world’s first cross-sea cluster project that features two bridges, […]
Shanghai strives for high-quality development of AI industry
By Xie Weiqun, Shen Wenmin, People’s Daily In China’s National and Local Co-built Humanoid Robotics Innovation Center in Zhangjiang High-tech Park, Shanghai, a remarkable full-sized general-purpose humanoid robot named “Healthy Loong” has attracted wide attention. The 1.85-meter robot with 43 spherical joints can engage in fast walking, swiftly avoid obstacles, steadily mount up and down […]