Yiwu: the “world’s supermarket” fuels robust foreign trade growth

By Liu Junguo, People’s Daily Efficiency gains, expanding global partnerships, and continuous innovation are driving significant foreign trade growth in Yiwu, a city renowned as the “world’s supermarket” located in Zhejiang province, East China. Through reforms unlocking new momentum and trade links spanning continents, Yiwu is solidifying its position as a vital bridge between China […]

China claims global auto sales lead from Japan, sets sights on quality

By Wang Hui, People’s Daily In a significant shift for the global automotive industry, Chinese automakers sold nearly 27 million vehicles worldwide in 2025, surpassing Japan’s approximate 25 million sales. This marks the first time China has ended Japan’s 25-year reign as the global sales leader. The milestone is underscored by three Chinese companies now […]

The Philippines cannot pursue contradictory paths

By Fan Fan, People’s Daily Amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East, the Philippines has emerged as one of the first nations to face tangible repercussions. Recently, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos declared a nationwide energy emergency via executive order — the first such declaration globally since disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Heavily reliant […]

From underdog to contender: China’s motorcycle breakthrough signals industrial advancement

By Cui Qi, People’s Daily At a recent round of the Superbike World Championship (WSBK) in Portugal, Chinese brand ZXMOTO, founded just two years ago by Zhang Xue, claimed victory in the World Supersport (WorldSSP) category, breaking a decades-long dominance by European, American and Japanese manufacturers.  The achievement quickly captured significant international media attention and […]

China’s Hainan Free Trade Port: a dynamic hub for growth, not a tax haven

By Wang Donghui, People’s Daily The implementation of independent customs operations across Hainan Island has significantly accelerated the development of China’s Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP). A suite of preferential tax policies supports this momentum, designed to foster investment and industrial growth. However, these incentives raise a pertinent question: could the Hainan FTP become a […]

Shenzhen school transforms bird song complaint into valuable life lesson

By Wu Qiqiang, Cheng Yuanzhou, People’s Daily A persistent bird call at a middle school in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, recently sparked a widely discussed life lesson, transforming a student’s frustration into an opportunity for learning about nature and coexistence. The situation began when students at Shenzhen Bao’an Middle School preparing for exams were disturbed by […]

Technology drives innovative solutions to tackle noise pollution across China

By Chang Biluo, Wang Zhe, Li Xinping, People’s Daily Noise pollution from sources like construction, traffic, and daily neighborhood activities is a pervasive challenge of modern life, directly impacting public well-being. In recent years, cities across China are increasingly harnessing advanced technologies to innovate noise management and improve the effectiveness of pollution control measures. In […]

Any provocation seeking to meddle in Taiwan question will come at a cost

By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily Recently, China, in accordance with its Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, imposed countermeasures on Keiji Furuya, a member of Japan’s House of Representatives.  This is a just and necessary step to safeguard national sovereignty and uphold international law, as well as a stern warning to Japanese right-wing forces and “Taiwan independence” separatist […]

Tiny tokens, big market: how AI usage is powering China’s smart economy

By Wang Yunshan, People’s Daily Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now integrated into a vast array of practical applications, from searching information and writing code to refining content, financial risk management, intelligent customer service, and debugging. Behind each of these applications lies the extensive use of a fundamental unit: the Token. A token represents the smallest […]