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 […]
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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 […]
China’s four-point proposal: a constructive contribution to Middle East peace and stability
By He Yin, People’s Daily During a recent meeting with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward a four-point proposal on promoting peace and stability in the Middle East. He called for adherence to the principle of peaceful coexistence, […]
China International Consumer Products Expo showcases vibrant potential of Chinese market
By Zhou Zhou, Chu Jun, People’s Daily The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) was held in Haikou, south China’s Hainan province from April 13 to 18. The exhibition area and number of participating countries and regional delegations have reached record highs, demonstrating the enduring resilience and global appeal of China’s consumer market. This […]
China’s robust Q1 performance lifts global confidence
By He Yin, People’s Daily China recently unveiled its economic performance for the first quarter of 2026. Its GDP reached 33.4193 trillion yuan ($4.9 trillion), up 5 percent year on year in real terms, accelerating by 0.5 percentage points from the fourth quarter of last year. The figures have drawn close attention from the international […]