By Li Kaixuan, People’s Daily In the serene fields of Qionglai, southwest China’s Sichuan province, a young farmer’s meticulous record-keeping is doing more than tracking harvests, but meticulously documenting the carbon footprint of every grain. What began as a personal experiment in low-carbon farming has now turned into the production of certified “carbon-neutral rice,” offering […]
Category archives: Foreign
Why is China actively expanding voluntary opening up?
By Luo Shanshan, People’s Daily On Dec. 18, China launched island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP). As of Nov. 10, China had extended its unilateral visa-exemption arrangements for 48 countries. In an era of rising global protectionism, why is China choosing to further expand voluntary opening up? Let’s start with […]
Special customs operations of Hainan FTP significant to China’s opening up
By He Yin, People’s Daily On Dec. 18, the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) officially launched island-wide special customs operations, marking another historic moment in China’s reform and opening up. At a time when the international landscape is marked by turbulence and transformation, and protectionism is severely disrupting the global economic and trade order, a […]
International community must remain vigilant against the resurgence of Japanese militarism
By Chang Sichun Since the end of World War II, Japan has never fully eradicated the militarist elements that drove its wartime aggression. Recent developments indicate a resurgence of these forces, fueled by intersecting domestic and international factors. Domestically, Japanese society has avoided a comprehensive reckoning with the ideological foundations of its imperial expansionism. Descendants […]
Hunan free trade zone introduces a new model for goods clearance
By Wang Donghui, Luo Shanshan, People’s Daily In the Yueyang area of the China (Hunan) Pilot Free Trade Zone (Hunan pilot FTZ) in central China’s Hunan province, cargo trucks are lined up to enter the comprehensive bonded zone. Driver Gan Baowang smoothly navigated his truck toward the checkpoint, passing through within moments. To address challenges […]
International community should stay alert to Japan’s ‘deceptive diplomacy’
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily At a time when Japan’s Takaichi administration has stirred up trouble over the Taiwan question and driven itself into a diplomatic cul-de-sac, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has been loudly hyping up the so-called “radar illumination” incident. Koizumi first falsely claimed that Japan had received no notification from the Chinese […]
Japan’s calculations on military spending disregard historical responsibility, receive no public support
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily Japan’s Diet has recently approved a supplementary budget for the fiscal year 2025, allocating an additional 1.1 trillion yen ($7.03 billion) for defense spending. This decision brings Japan’s total annual defense budget to a record high of around 11 trillion yen, prompting significant concern both domestically and internationally. In defense […]
Exploring new paths in building Hainan Free Trade Port
By Li Bin, People’s Daily On Dec. 18, 2025, the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) officially launched island-wide special customs operations. Known in ancient times as a “remarkable land in the southern seas,” Hainan today is riding a powerful wave of opening up, with strong momentum for development. China is working to build the Hainan […]
Yunnan builds modern floriculture industry to drive rural prosperity
By Li Maoying, People’s Daily By leveraging its unique natural endowments and strengthening innovation across the entire industrial chain, Yunnan province in southwest China is transforming its floral industry into a pillar of high-quality development, not only showcases beauty, but also delivers tangible gains for people’s livelihoods. At dawn, flower growers are already busy harvesting […]
Booming express delivery industry reflects new drivers of China’s economic growth
By Han Xin, People’s Daily China’s express delivery industry has recorded sustained growth for three consecutive years, underscoring new momentum in the nation’s economy. Parcel volume reached 120 billion in 2023, surpassed 150 billion in 2024, and hit a record 180 billion this year. Often seen as a “barometer” of economic vitality, the express delivery […]