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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
China’s zero-tariff policy widely applauded in Africa
By Dai Kairan, People’s Daily Starting May 1, China fully implemented a zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. Meanwhile, it will continue advancing the negotiation and signing of agreements on economic partnership for shared development, and further expand market access for African exports to China by upgrading measures such […]
Chinese team turns humanoid robots into ‘football stars’
By Yan Yiqiao, People’s Daily Just days ago, during an anniversary celebration at Tsinghua University, the football-playing humanoid robots from the university’s Hephaestus robot team drew waves of amazement from spectators with their impressive skills. Back in August last year, these agile “soccer stars” had already made headlines by winning the 5v5 football championship at […]
China’s Yangjiang emerges as global wind power export hub
By He Linping, People’s Daily At the southern shoreline of the Yangjiang High-tech Industrial Development Zone in Yangjiang, south China’s Guangdong province, strong sea winds rattle the iron gates of Guangdong Longma Casting Co., Ltd. (Longma) Inside the company’s laboratory, quality inspections are a daily routine. “Our large castings are mainly used in offshore wind […]
Takaichi’s ritual tribute to Yasukuni Shrine is a brazen profanation of historical justice
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily On April 21, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, in her capacity as prime minister, presented a ritual offering known as a masakaki to the Yasukuni Shrine, a site that enshrines Class-A war criminals from World War II and carries a notorious legacy. In this year marking the 80th anniversary of […]
Global Security Initiative gains increasing relevance in changing world
By He Yin, People’s Daily On April 21, 2022, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Security Initiative (GSI), with the aim of addressing the root causes of international conflicts, improving global security governance, and encouraging the international community to work together to bring greater stability and certainty to a turbulent world. Today, as the […]
China-developed humanoid robot breaks half-marathon record in Beijing
By Wang Haonan, People’s Daily The 2026 Beijing E-Town half-marathon on April 19 captured widespread attention, as China’s humanoid robots showcased rapid advances in speed, endurance, and autonomy. “Lightning,” a humanoid robot developed by the Qitian Dasheng Team, claimed victory with a winning time of 50 minutes and 26 seconds, outpacing the current man’s half […]