Shenzhen school transforms bird song complaint into valuable life lesson

By Wu Qiqiang, Cheng Yuanzhou, People’s Daily A persistent bird call at a middle school in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, recently sparked a widely discussed life lesson, transforming a student’s frustration into an opportunity for learning about nature and coexistence. The situation began when students at Shenzhen Bao’an Middle School preparing for exams were disturbed by […]

Technology drives innovative solutions to tackle noise pollution across China

By Chang Biluo, Wang Zhe, Li Xinping, People’s Daily Noise pollution from sources like construction, traffic, and daily neighborhood activities is a pervasive challenge of modern life, directly impacting public well-being. In recent years, cities across China are increasingly harnessing advanced technologies to innovate noise management and improve the effectiveness of pollution control measures. In […]

Any provocation seeking to meddle in Taiwan question will come at a cost

By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily Recently, China, in accordance with its Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, imposed countermeasures on Keiji Furuya, a member of Japan’s House of Representatives.  This is a just and necessary step to safeguard national sovereignty and uphold international law, as well as a stern warning to Japanese right-wing forces and “Taiwan independence” separatist […]

Tiny tokens, big market: how AI usage is powering China’s smart economy

By Wang Yunshan, People’s Daily Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now integrated into a vast array of practical applications, from searching information and writing code to refining content, financial risk management, intelligent customer service, and debugging. Behind each of these applications lies the extensive use of a fundamental unit: the Token. A token represents the smallest […]

Hangzhou emerges as a hub for open-source AI innovation

By Dou Hao, People’s Daily Hangzhou, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province, is rapidly developing a thriving open-source AI community. This ecosystem connects developers, startups, and industry resources, accelerating the transformation of ideas into real-world applications. At the center of this ecosystem is the ModelScope community, one of China’s largest open-source platforms for AI large models. […]

Zhengzhou: making it easier for young entrepreneurs to succeed

By Fang Min, People’s Daily In Zhengzhou, capital of central China’s Henan province, a growing number of young entrepreneurs are turning their ideas into viable businesses, thanks to a supportive ecosystem that removes many of the common barriers to starting up. Du Zhenyang, 30, exemplifies this trend. Leading a team focused on AI-powered drone technologies […]

Underwater robots boost marine resource development in Dalian

By Liu Hongchao, People’s Daily In the waters north to the Manhua terminal in Suoyu Bay, Dalian, northeast China’s Liaoning province, gentle waves lapped against the quay. Not far offshore, researcher Yuan Guoliang from the Liaoning Underwater Robot Engineering Research Center was fine-tuning a piece of equipment. With a light tap, an orange underwater robot […]

Mega escalator system brings convenience to residents in mountainous county in SW China

By Shen Jingran, People’s Daily Nestled against steep mountainsides in Wushan county, Chongqing municipality, southwest China, flat terrain is scarce. For generations, navigating the town meant arduous climbs up slopes and staircases. Running along the county’s central axis, Shennv Avenue once linked the upper and lower parts of the urban area with 1,136 steps. Walking […]

China’s commercial space sector advances modular rocket manufacturing

By Liu Shiyao, People’s Daily China’s commercial space industry has taken another step forward with the successful maiden flight of the Lijian-2 Y1 carrier rocket, developed by CAS Space.  The rocket was recently launched from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, successfully deploying multiple payloads — including the Qingzhou Cargo Spacecraft […]