Category archives: Foreign

CAEXPO ushers in a new chapter of China-ASEAN cooperation

By Wang Donghui, Zhang Yunhe, People’s Daily The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) has marked a significant milestone in advancing China-ASEAN relations, with high-tech collaboration emerging as a new driver of regional integration and economic growth. The event showcased breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI), fostered innovation and entrepreneurship, and reinforced the expo’s role as a strategic […]

Why is China targeting asteroids?

By Wu WeirenThe solar system is home not only to the eight major planets but also to an immense number ofsmaller celestial bodies – asteroids and comets – varying in size, shape, and orbital characteristics.Among them, asteroids are defined as solar-orbiting objects smaller than planets and dwarfplanets, typically inactive in releasing gas or dust. These […]

China embraces two-wheel mobility as a green urban transportation solution

By Han Xin, People’s Daily China’s urban transport landscape is increasingly characterized by “two-wheel mobility” – primarily bicycles and electric scooters – which has become a vital component of sustainable urban development. According to the China Bicycle Association, China’s bicycle ownership has topped 200 million, with an additional 380 million electric-powered two-wheelers in use. Chinese […]

Working together for enduring peace, stability

By He Yin, People’s Daily A stable international order is the cornerstone of global peace and development. At the recently concluded 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, representatives from more than 100 countries, regions, and international organizations, along with experts, scholars, and observers, convened under the theme “Upholding International Order and Promoting Peaceful Development.”  The forum addressed […]

Shanghai expands supportive environment for global talent

By Cao Lingjuan, People’s Daily Shanghai continues to make steady strides in building a more open, convenient, and supportive environment for international professionals, ensuring that individuals from around the world can work, live, and pursue opportunities in the city with ease. In September 2025, Anna, a 29-year-old Russian national working at a catering enterprise on […]

China, U.S. are fully capable of achieving shared success and mutual prosperity

By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily On Sept. 19, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping held phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. During their talks, the two heads of state had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern, and provided strategic guidance for the stable development of bilateral ties in […]

Five decades of electrification: China’s railways at the forefront of the smart era

By Li Xinping, People’s Daily In 1975, deep in the Qinling Mountains, China’s first fully electrified railway, the Baoji-Chengdu Railway, marked the beginning of a transformative journey toward railway modernization. Half a century later, on the Chengdu Plain, engineers are developing a cutting-edge 400 km/h traction power supply system for the CR450 bullet train, which […]

Fruit prices in China becoming more affordable

By Chang Qin, People’s Daily Many Chinese consumers have observed a significant decline in the prices of once-premium fruits like blueberries and Shine Muscat grapes. This trend is primarily driven by market dynamics and expanded production capabilities. “Price fluctuations reflect fundamental supply-demand dynamics. Increased availability naturally leads to price adjustments,” said Wang Wenhui, director of […]

Chinese companies bring fresh momentum to world markets

By Liu Xiaoyu, Luo Shanshan, Zhong Ziwei, People’s Daily China serves as both a major destination for foreign investment and a leading source of outbound investment.  According to a statistical bulletin released recently, China’s outward foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024 reached $192.2 billion, accounting for 11.9 percent of the global total – an increase […]