By Li Xinping, People’s Daily As the last glimmers of sunlight faded across the Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica entered its long polar winter. Against this stark backdrop of ice and snow, China’s Qinling Station stood firm like a sturdy gray ark, already equipped with a microgrid system, hydrogen energy facilities, and a communications network. Qinling […]
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Chinese automakers move up the value chain
By Xu Peiyu What defines a “luxury car”? Is it the price tag and brand prestige, or the advanced technologies and driving experience it delivers? In China today, more and more consumers are embracing the new possibilities brought by electrification and smart technologies. Many now associate luxury less with logos and leather, and more with […]
How close are humanoid robots to everyday life?
By Wang Haonan, People’s Daily The 2025 World Robot Conference opened in Beijing on August 18, bringing together more than 200 global robotics companies and unveiling over 100 new products. Just days later, the city hosted another event: the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games, the first of its kind globally, which kicked off on August […]
Technology breathes new life into intangible cultural heritage
By Zheng Hai’ou, People’s Daily At a recent exhibition on intangible cultural heritage in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, technology transformed time-honored traditions into captivating new experiences. Ancient customs took on new vitality, leaving visitors marveling at displays they described as “magical” and “unbelievable.” Stepping inside transported guests to ancient streets. Sparks from molten-iron […]
SCO countries join hands to build a bright digital future
By Huang Fahong, Hu Renba, Yin Xiaoyu In recent years, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has made significant strides in advancing digital cooperation under the framework of the “Digital Silk Road.” From cross-border 5G coverage to interconnected e-commerce platforms, from digital payment to the growing use of AI, member states are deepening collaboration through innovative […]
SCO upholds the Shanghai Spirit and stays true to its founding mission
By Guo Jiping, People’s Daily The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is the first intergovernmental organization initiated by China and named after a Chinese city. Since its founding in 2001, the SCO has followed the guidance of the Shanghai Spirit, forging a distinctive path of peaceful development and presenting a compelling model for building a new […]
Forging growth together: China-SCO economic and trade partnership gains momentum
By Li Yingqi, Huan Xiang, People’s Daily According to statistics recently released by China’s General Administration of Customs, in the first seven months of this year, China’s total imports and exports with other Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members reached 2.11 trillion yuan ($295.04 billion), marking a 3 percent increase year on year, a record high […]
Political dialogue is the only way to break the Middle East security deadlock
By Pei Guangjiang, Huan Xiang, People’s Daily Israel’s recent decision to authorize a military takeover of Gaza City under the banner of “defeating Hamas” has once again pushed the Middle East toward the brink. With Israeli forces already encircling the northern Gaza Strip in preparation for the takeover, the situation in the Middle East is […]
Strengthening cooperation on poverty reduction for shared prosperity and development
By Qiang Wei, People’s Daily The year 2025 marks the “Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Year of Sustainable Development.” Poverty reduction and development is a shared aspiration of SCO member states and remains a central priority for bilateral and multilateral cooperation under the SCO framework. In recent years, China has actively implemented the Global Development Initiative, […]
Science in disguise: Robotic antelope roams with the herd in Hoh Xil
By Liu Shiyao, People’s Daily At Zhuonai Lake in the remote wilderness of Hoh Xil, the northeastern part of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, a surprising newcomer recently appeared among a herd of Tibetan antelopes: a robotic replica. Moving naturally alongside the animals, the robot antelope was nearly indistinguishable from its living counterparts. By allowing scientists to observe […]