Three questions for Japan: Unmasking its so-called ‘pacifist nation’ image

By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily Recently, as Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sought momentum for revising the country’s three security documents, she claimed that the move was intended to strengthen Japan’s “independence and peace” and to “protect the lives and livelihoods of the people.”  Preaching “peace” while pressing ahead with military expansion, however, reveals a […]

Saihanba secures “green pass” to international market

By Zhang Tengyang, People’s Daily After a snowfall, the vast man-made forests in Saihanba were blanketed in pristine white. Beneath the snow-covered canopy, the footsteps of forest rangers—together with satellites overhead, watchtowers perched on mountain peaks, high-definition cameras, and ground-based Internet of Things monitoring equipment—interweaved into an integrated sky–air–ground monitoring and protection network, safeguarding this […]

Saihanba secures “green pass” to international market

By Zhang Tengyang, People’s Daily After a snowfall, the vast man-made forests in Saihanba were blanketed in pristine white. Beneath the snow-covered canopy, the footsteps of forest rangers—together with satellites overhead, watchtowers perched on mountain peaks, high-definition cameras, and ground-based Internet of Things monitoring equipment—interweaved into an integrated sky–air–ground monitoring and protection network, safeguarding this […]

Deepening China-ASEAN food trade brings benefits to both sides

By Wang Donghui, People’s Daily In the early hours of the morning, a shipment of pomelos imported from Thailand arrived at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in southwest China’s Chongqing municipality.  Through a dedicated “green channel” for fresh produce, airport customs authorities provided 24/7 clearance services, ensuring swift inspection and release. The fruit was delivered to […]

Smart parking brings greater convenience, efficiency to Jinan, Shandong

By Wang Zhe, People’s Daily For years, office workers at Jinan’s Shuntai Plaza in Shandong province, eastern China, endured the daily frustration of searching for parking during rush hour. Today, drivers can secure a spot in  minutes, thanks to an AI-powered smart parking system transforming the area’s commute. On a recent visit, Jinan resident Wei […]

Dynamic Chongqing drone light show: a fusion of tradition and technology

By Wang Xinyue, People’s Daily “Five, four, three, two, one—Happy New Year!”  As 2026 arrived, the night sky over southwest China’s Chongqing municipality lit up in a blaze of “fireworks.” Thousands of points of light rose from the river and gradually “drew” the outline of a gigantic hand in the sky. The hand slowly lifted […]

Takaichi’s Taiwan-related fallacies grave provocation against international law

By Xu Yongzhi Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi openly claimed that a “Taiwan contingency” could constitute a “survival-threatening situation” under which Japan may exercise the right of collective self-defense. From a legal perspective, this fallacious argument commits at least three serious offenses. First, it challenges the international order established after World War II. In 1943, […]

Changsha breathes new life into old industrial buildings

By Yang Xun, People’s Daily In the Jinxiu Shiguang block of Guanshaling, located within Changsha’s Xiangjiang New Area in Hunan province, central China, time appears to move at a gentler pace. Coffee shops and trendy restaurants line the streets, drawing crowds of residents and visitors alike.  Just steps away, the bustling 14,400-square-meter Jinshang Fresh Food […]

Lanzhou uses acoustic technology to monitor, protect birdlife

By Yin Yan, People’s Daily In the early morning, birdsong awakens the forest in Xinglong Mountain National Nature Reserve in northwest China’s Gansu province. Hidden among the dense foliage, acoustic sensors come online simultaneously, accurately identifying and capturing every call.  This serene yet dynamic scene represents a typical day for the wildlife monitoring and conservation […]

At 5,000-year-old Liangzhu, cultural heritage is integrated into community life

By Zhang Jin Cultural heritage is a vital carrier of human civilization. Yet in the course of cultural heritage protection and development, a seeming paradox often arises: isolating heritage sites for protection risks disconnecting from social development, while unchecked commercialization can compromise their authenticity. How can this dilemma be resolved? Practice shows that deep community […]