By Yin Xiaoliang Since the end of World War II, Japan has habitually portrayed itself as a “victim of nuclear weapons,” while rarely engaging in serious reflection on the fact that it was once an attempted “nuclear perpetrator” during the war.During World War II, in pursuit of its expansionist ambition to “project national might far […]
Category archives: Foreign
Martial arts meets technology: How a young Chinese influencer makes “flying sword” a reality
By You Yi, People’s Daily Chinese online creator Fan Shisan has always harbored a dream inspired by wuxia (martial arts) fiction: a sword that leaps from its scabbard at a flick of the wrist, obeying its wielder’s command — capable not only of being carried, but also of communicating with its master. For Fan, such […]
Yiwu home to more than 10,000 foreign-funded business entities
By Liu Junguo, People’s Daily Nestled in Zhejiang Province, East China, Yiwu is a dynamic county-level city often celebrated as the “world’s supermarket,” boasting over 80,000 shops. Beyond its commercial prowess, Yiwu has evolved into a vibrant stage attracting entrepreneurs from across the globe. Here, a Pakistani doctoral student in medicine has crossed into business […]
Chinese electronic products win favor with European consumers
By Lyu Shaogang, People’s Daily, He Qian, People’s Daily Online On London’s Oxford Street, one of the busiest shopping areas in the UK, pedestrians frequently pause to capture moments with their smartphones. A closer look reveals that many of these devices are from Chinese brands. Inside a retail store operated by a British telecommunications carrier, […]
In memory of ‘Go Master’ Nie Weiping
By Zheng Yi, People’s Daily At 10:55 p.m. on Jan. 14, Nie Weiping, honorary president of the Chinese Weiqi (Go) Association, former head coach of the Chinese national weiqi team, and widely known as the “Go Master,” passed away in Beijing at the age of 74. His departure has left the Go community in deep […]
Chinese economy hits 140-trillion-yuan milestone, boosting confidence in world development
By He Yin, People’s Daily On Jan. 19, China unveiled its economic performance in 2025: the economy surpassed the 140-trillion-yuan ($20.11 trillion) mark for the first time, with GDP growing by 5.0 percent year-on-year. It is estimated that China contributed around 30 percent to global economic growth. Amid complex changes both at home and abroad, […]
China’s total power use exceeds 10 trillion kWh in 2025
By Ding Yiting, People’s Daily China’s total power use in 2025 reached 10.3682 trillion kWh, according to the latest data released by the National Energy Administration, The figure surpassed 10 trillion kWh for the first time, with China becoming the world’s first country to reach that level. What does the figure of 10 trillion kWh […]
From open source to global solutions: China’s expanding AI footprint
By Wei Kai A recent report jointly released by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the open-source platform Hugging Face showed that Chinese-developed open-source large language models account for 17.1 percent of global downloads over the past year. This marks the first time China’s share has surpassed that of the United States for the first […]
China releases first generative AI language model for meteorological services
By Li Hongmei, People’s Daily China Meteorological Administration (CMA) has unveiled Fenghe, the nation’s first generative artificial intelligence language model dedicated to meteorological services. This innovative system enables users to input queries and receive responses and analytical reports covering diverse weather-related needs — from wind conditions and clothing recommendations to specialized suggestions for activities like […]
How construction of Xi’an-Yan’an High-Speed Railway ensures reliable network coverage
By Li Xinping, People’s Daily For many passengers, reliable internet connectivity has become an essential expectation of modern travel. However, maintaining stable mobile signals remains technically challenging on high-speed railways traversing mountainous terrain with extensive tunnel networks. This makes passenger Wang Ying’s experience particularly noteworthy. While traveling on the Xi’an-Yan’an High-Speed Railway in northwest China’s […]