By Yang Wenming, People’s Daily Stretching 1,035 kilometers from Kunming in southwest China’s Yunnan province to Vientiane in Laos, the China-Laos Railway has become a “golden corridor” linking China and ASEAN, spurring regional economic growth along its route. Since it opened in December 2021, freight volume has posted double-digit growth for three consecutive years, while […]
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Address economic, trade issues through equal consultation for mutual benefit
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily On Sept. 14 and 15 local time, Chinese and U.S. trade teams held a new round of talks in Madrid, Spain. Guided by the important consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries in their phone call, the two sides held candid, in-depth, and constructive discussions on […]
China strengthens oversight of smart vehicles for healthier industry development
By Meng Fanzhe, People’s Daily Recently, China released a draft notice on strengthening recalls, production consistency supervision, and publicity regulations for intelligent connected new-energy vehicles (NEVs). The draft makes clear that when providing information on automation levels and system capabilities, companies must not misrepresent or exaggerate functions in a way that misleads consumers. Advanced driver-assistance […]
Xinjiang village turns wheat fields into profitable businesses
By He Yong, Li Yanan, People’s Daily In Yaozhanzi village, Qitai County, Changji Hui autonomous prefecture of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, the early autumn sun bathes the vast fields. Under blue skies and white clouds, tractors shuttle across the land. Against a backdrop of clear blue skies, tractors crisscross the freshly harvested wheat […]
China issues its first central document on carbon market development
By Kou Jiangze, People’s Daily The carbon market is a crucial policy instrument for leveraging market mechanisms to address climate change and accelerate the transition toward a green, low-carbon economy. In a significant step toward strengthening the nation’s commitment to climate action, China has unveiled a guideline to accelerate the country’s green and low-carbon transition […]
China has approved 43 innovative drugs in the first half of 2024, up 59 percent year on year
By Wang Yunna, People’s Daily “I used to enjoy seafood with beer when I was younger, but for years, I haven’t dared to indulge,” said 63-year-old Lu Ping, diagnosed with gout eight years ago. “Because of tophi, my big toe joint swelled so severely that even the slightest movement caused excruciating pain. I had to […]
China’s zero-carbon park charts a path toward emissions reduction
By Wang Yunshan, People’s Daily A zero-carbon park refers to an industrial park that, through coordinated planning, design, technology, and management, reduces carbon emissions from both production and daily life to near-zero levels, while laying the groundwork for achieving net-zero in the long run. As China enters a decisive stage in meeting its carbon peak […]
BRICS should play a greater role in addressing the challenges of the times
By He Yin, People’s Daily On Sept. 8, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a Virtual BRICS Summit and delivered an important statement, calling on BRICS countries to forge ahead in solidarity and cooperation. To advance greater BRICS cooperation amid mounting global challenges, Xi made three proposals: upholding multilateralism to defend international fairness and justice; upholding […]
Revitalizing forest communities through science and technology in the Lesser Khingan Mountains
By Guo Xiaolong, People’s Daily In late August, the early signs of autumn brought a chill to the Lesser Khingan Mountains, a forested region in northeastern China. However, inside the Songshan ganoderma cultivation workshop, managed by the Hebei Forestry Bureau under Longjiang Forest Industry Group Co., Ltd. in Heilongjiang province, the air remained pleasantly warm. […]
Great Bay University: A new era of education and innovation
By Wu Dan, He Linping, People’s Daily On June 19 this year, China’s Ministry of Education officially approved the establishment of Great Bay University (GBU), located near Songshan Lake in Dongguan, south China’s Guangdong province. The term “Greater Bay Area,” initially a purely geographical concept, has evolved to represent economic dynamism, technological innovation, and leadership. […]