By He Yin, People’s Daily China’s recently released foreign trade data for the first four months of 2026 shows robust growth, with total goods imports and exports rising 14.9 percent year-on-year. This continues the steady, positive momentum observed in the first quarter. The stronger-than-expected performance has drawn broad international attention. Overseas media have frequently described […]
Category archives: Foreign
China and Russia commit to deepening and elevating bilateral relations
By He Yin, People’s Daily Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on May 19, 2026, for a state visit to China. At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Putin is visiting China from May 19 to 20. This is Putin’s 25th visit to China and the first face-to-face meeting between the two heads […]
Forging a new chapter in the China-LAC community with shared future
By He Yin, People’s Daily In May 2025, the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum was held in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote speech, announcing the launch of five major programs ranging from solidarity, development, civilization to peace and […]
How Hefei’s ‘Quantum Avenue’ became a thriving innovation corridor
By Tian Xianjin, People’s Daily In Hefei, Anhui province, east China, Yunfei Road within the city’s National High-Tech Industry Development Zone is commonly known as “Quantum Avenue.” This ordinary street name belies its extraordinary role as the birthplace of numerous pioneering achievements in quantum technology. Along this road, the city has produced a series of […]
Cummins reaps rewards from 50-year partnership with China
By Zhou Zhou, Yu Jinghao, People’s Daily American manufacturer Cummins has cultivated a remarkable half-century partnership with China, evolving from initial technology transfers to establishing joint ventures and now leveraging China-based R&D centers to serve global markets. Over decades of development, Cummins has evolved from a diesel engine manufacturer into a diversified power solutions provider […]
Shandong university revitalizes China’s cultural heritage
By Hou Linliang, People’s Daily At Shandong University’s Advanced Institute for Confucian Studies, researchers of the Integration of Chinese Ancient Books project meticulously catalog ancient texts. Now in its ninth year, this ambitious initiative pursues a singular mission: repatriating China’s cultural treasures by digitally restoring historical documents scattered worldwide. Launched in April 2017, the project […]
Smart vessels revolutionize port operations across China
By Han Xin, People’s Daily In February 2026, the autonomous container ship “Zhifei” docked with pinpoint precision at the automated terminal of Qingdao Port in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong province. Without pilot boats or tug assistance, the ship’s autonomous navigation system guided it seamlessly to berth. Upon arrival, the terminal’s vacuum-assisted mooring system secured the […]
China’s industrial “smart brains” gain global momentum
By Wang Weijian, People’s Daily At Suzhou Yuankong Electronics Co., Ltd.(Spes Tech) in east China’s Jiangsu province, engineers swiftly gathered around monitors when a sudden data fluctuation disrupted stable readings. Within seconds, CPU utilization in a fully loaded industrial control computer dropped below 90 percent, signaling a possible cooling issue during pre-production validation. For the […]
Global surge of Chinese running shoes mirrors upgrades of China’s service sector
By Zhang Feiran, Shen Jiaping, People’s Daily Online Chinese running shoes are gaining global prominence as international influencers showcase their performance and affordability across social media platforms. This trend is amplified by China’s advanced cross-border e-commerce and logistics infrastructure, which delivers unprecedented convenience to overseas consumers through three key advantages: rapid delivery, diversified purchasing channels, […]
Digital intelligence accelerates growth of China’s service sector
By Wang Haonan, People’s Daily From AI-powered geological analysis and industrial design review to more efficient cross-border data services, digital and intelligent technologies are rapidly reshaping China’s service sector and creating new growth drivers for economic growth. In Beijing’s Chaoyang District, companies are turning long-dormant data resources into productive assets. New digital platforms are enhancing […]