By Liu Zhonghua, Xu Xin, People’s Daily China’s rapidly advancing new energy vehicle (NEV) sector is spearheading the global automotive industry’s green transition, creating significant opportunities for collaboration between Chinese and European companies. According to statistics released by financial services firm UBS, since 2018, European automakers including Volkswagen, Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW Group have established […]
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Hunan’s compact farm machinery gains momentum in global markets
By Sun Chao, People’s Daily Central China’s Hunan province has rapidly emerged as a key exporter of agricultural machinery, with shipments surging due to strong product adaptability, advancing technology, and targeted global strategy. In 2025, the province’s agricultural machinery exports reached 730 million yuan (about $107 million), a 65.6% year-on-year increase according to customs data. […]
China has become ‘training ground’ for global carmakers
By He Yin, People’s Daily China has become an indispensable “training ground” for global carmakers, an arena where rapid technological iteration and fast-changing consumer demand are pushing the industry to evolve at unprecedented speed. At the just concluded 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2026), which once again set a new record for scale […]
A vibrant China powered by youth
By Yang Hao, People’s Daily Across China, from cutting-edge technology labs and aerospace programs to rural revitalization projects and frontline industrial workshops, young people across China are emerging as a pivotal force driving the country’s development. Fueled by ambition, creativity, and perseverance, they are contributing to innovation, revitalizing communities, and pursuing excellence in their daily […]
East China delivery rider redefines professional purpose
By Yang Hao, People’s Daily At 6 a.m., as morning mist lingered over the streets of Ruijin in east China’s Jiangxi province, 38-year-old food delivery rider Chen Yiwen straightened his uniform, fastened his helmet, checked his delivery box, and set off on his electric scooter, right on schedule, just as he has done for the […]
Young talent rises with China’s robotics industry
By Hong Qiuting, People’s Daily China’s burgeoning robotics industry is accelerating rapidly, and alongside it, a new generation of young professionals is emerging, growing in tandem with the technology they help develop. Inside the Guangdong provincial embodied intelligence training center in Haizhu district, Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong province, robots were undergoing intensive real-world training under […]
Why ‘sense of safety’ offered by China is drawing global attention
By Shi Zhipeng, Lyu Jiuhai, People’s Daily International influencers living in China are sparking cross-cultural dialogue through candid videos showcasing everyday security in the country. Their unscripted moments have popularized a new term: the “Chinese sense of safety,” generating widespread discussion across global social media platforms. What do these video show? Late-night snack runs without […]
China sees surge in one-person companies in AI era
By Lin Lili, People’s Daily The term “one-person company” (OPC) has surged into China’s business lexicon this year, defining a new AI-era entrepreneurial model. Empowered by artificial intelligence, solo entrepreneurs can now build virtual teams capable of shepherding projects from conception to completion — fueling rapid growth across China’s innovation landscape. To better understand this […]
China’s new ‘space gas station’ satellite breaks new ground for in-orbit servicing
By Liu Shiyao, People’s Daily In space, every satellite eventually faces the same problem: once its onboard propellant runs out, is the end of its mission inevitable? Chinese researchers are rewriting this rulebook with a groundbreaking solution: functional, in-orbit satellite refueling. Their vision paints a new era of sustainable space operations, where specialized service satellite […]
Eighty-year-old illustrator Cai Gao reveals beauty of Chinese children’s books to the world
By Hu Yanyan, People’s Daily At Italy’s Bologna Children’s Book Fair ahead of World Book and Copyright Day, global publishing professionals erupted in applause as 80-year-old Chinese illustrator Cai Gao was announced winner of the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award — becoming China’s first recipient of this honor in six decades. Established in 1956 by […]