China, ROK should cherish positive momentum in development of bilateral relations

By He Yin, People’s Daily On Jan. 5, Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea (ROK), who was on a state visit to China. Within a little over two months, the two heads of state have met twice and exchanged visits, underscoring the importance both sides […]

China assists Africa in digital transformation

By Dai Kairan, People’s Daily Digital transformation stands as a central objective within the African Union’s Agenda 2063. In recent years, cooperation between China and African nations within the digital economy sector has deepened and expanded significantly. This progress has been fostered under frameworks such as high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and the Forum on […]

Inbound tourism boom highlights more open, accessible China

By He Yin, People’s Daily During the New Year holiday, China’s inbound tourism market experienced robust growth, with ticket bookings rising by 110 percent year on year and reservations for experiential leisure activities surging more than thirtyfold, according to data from research institutions. The rapid growth underscores the dynamic interplay between tradition and modernity in […]

Huishan in E China accelerates its shift toward new growth drivers

By Yan Bingsong Recently, Elon Musk, founder of U.S.-based SpaceX, commented several times on social media about Zhuque-3, a reusable rocket independently developed by Chinese aerospace company LandSpace, drawing global attention from the space sector. At the same time, construction of LandSpace’s future main manufacturing base for the Zhuque-3 rocket has entered its final phase […]

Huishan in E China accelerates its shift toward new growth drivers

By Yan Bingsong Recently, Elon Musk, founder of U.S.-based SpaceX, commented several times on social media about Zhuque-3, a reusable rocket independently developed by Chinese aerospace company LandSpace, drawing global attention from the space sector. At the same time, construction of LandSpace’s future main manufacturing base for the Zhuque-3 rocket has entered its final phase […]

China shares AI-based early warning solutions to strengthen global climate resilience

By Li Hongmei, Jiang Xuehong, People’s Daily Extreme weather events occur daily across the globe. In Afghanistan, severe convective weather may bring damaging hailstorms, while Uganda might experience convective storm systems with intense rainfall. These sudden, localized events remain challenging for forecasters worldwide. China’s AI technology now enables early detection of such threats in both […]

No country has the right to act as the world policemen

By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily At the beginning of 2026, the international order suffered severe disruption due to hegemonic actions. The United States launched military strikes against Venezuela, sent forces to seize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.  On Jan. 5, the UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting addressing the crisis. Representatives of […]

Homestays catalyzing rural and tourism growth in Huangshan

By Luo Shanshan, Xu Jing, People’s Daily Homestays are increasingly integrated into China’s rural tourism and cultural industries, with Huangshan in east China’s Anhui province as a pioneering model. By embedding homestays within village ecosystems rather than operating them as standalone businesses, the city has transformed these accommodations into vibrant sources of rural revitalization. At […]

Exposing sinister rhetoric behind Japan’s right-wing attempts to rewrite history

By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily Recent remarks by Toshio Tamogami, former chief of staff of Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force and a polarizing far-right figure, alleging that the United States had “framed” Japan for the Pearl Harbor attack have gained significant online traction.  Such assertions are not isolated incidents but reflect persistent efforts by Japan’s right […]

China makes steady progress in noise pollution control

By Cui Yan, People’s Daily Recently, a foreign journalist shared a compelling account of his experience with noise control in Beijing on the Financial Times website. During his several-month stay in the capital, the journalist remarked that they no longer had to worry about being disturbed by noise, stating, “I slept better than I had […]