By Yu Weiliang, Fan Haotian, People’s Daily At a dedicated dock of shipbuilder China Star Shipping in Yichang, central China’s Hubei province, a bulk carrier named Gezhouba, nearly 130 meters long with a maximum deadweight of 13,740 tons, is undergoing outfitting and is scheduled for delivery in March 2026. “This 10,000-ton-class all-electric bulk carrier integrates […]
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Three ’30-million’ milestones in auto sector highlight China’s economic potential
By Ren Ping, People’s Daily Recent milestones in China’s automotive industry, marked by three significant “30-million” achievements, have garnered widespread attention and offer valuable insights into the nation’s economic potential. In late October 2025, Chinese-German joint venture FAW-Volkswagen celebrated the production of its 30 millionth car in China. Over the course of 34 years of […]
Chinese automakers strengthen capabilities in powertrain development
By Kang Pu, Li Fangyi The powertrain — comprising the engine, transmission, and electric motor — is the core of any vehicle, directly influencing power output, energy efficiency, and overall reliability. Following decades of dedicated research and sustained investment, Chinese automakers have made substantial progress across powertrain technologies, advancing from a phase of catching up […]
Enhancement of the automobile supply chain in the Greater Bay Area
By Li Gang, People’s Daily For automakers, the strength of local supporting industries is crucial to optimizing production efficiency. At the Zhaoqing facility of Chinese automaker XPeng Motors in south China’s Guangdong province, the presence of a well-developed supply network is playing a significant role in accelerating the company’s growth. Bojun, a key supplier of […]
OpenHarmony builds digital foundation for multiple industries
By Gu Yekai, People’s Daily As a new-generation open-source operating system independently developed in China, OpenAtom OpenHarmony, or OpenHarmony, is steadily extending from consumer applications to a wide range of industrial and public-service scenarios. By integrating software with real-world needs, it is laying a solid digital foundation for industrial upgrading and the improvement of people’s […]
International community must jointly thwart Japan’s nuclear ambitions
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily Recent pro-nuclear remarks by senior Japanese officials have drawn intense international attention. A senior official at the Prime Minister’s Office of Japan first claimed that Japan should possess nuclear weapons. This was followed by the Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary’s refusal to clarify the statement, while the Defense Minister publicly stated […]
China, U.S. should pursue coexistence through correct strategic perception
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily As the year-end holiday season approached, U.S. media outlets have recently advised consumers to plan ahead when decorating their homes, warning of potential shortages in common holiday decorations such as artificial Christmas trees, string lights, and wreaths. Trade tensions and tariffs have tightened the supply of Christmas goods in the […]
China, U.S. should seek common ground, shelve differences to manage divergences
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily A recent poll released by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs shows that 53 percent of Americans believe the United States should undertake friendly cooperation and engagement with China. Some media outlets noted that this marked the first time since 2019 that a majority of U.S. people have preferred a […]
Shandong develops integrated commercial space industry anchored in offshore launches
By Li Rui, People’s Daily At the Haiyang Oriental Aerospace Port in Haiyang, Yantai, east China’s Shandong province, a rocket can move from final assembly to the launch site in just two hours — an efficiency achieved through strategic industrial planning rather than a technological coincidence. How long does it take to transport a rocket […]
China, US taking practical actions to shoulder responsibilities as major countries
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily During this past year of shifting global dynamics, China-US economic and trade interactions have consistently drawn worldwide attention. From initial trade tensions to renewed negotiations, and from apparent impasses to the restoration of equal-footing dialogue, the trajectory of bilateral economic relations offers profound insights into how the world’s two largest […]