By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily Recent pro-nuclear remarks by senior Japanese officials have drawn intense international attention. A senior official at the Prime Minister’s Office of Japan first claimed that Japan should possess nuclear weapons. This was followed by the Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary’s refusal to clarify the statement, while the Defense Minister publicly stated […]
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China, U.S. should pursue coexistence through correct strategic perception
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily As the year-end holiday season approached, U.S. media outlets have recently advised consumers to plan ahead when decorating their homes, warning of potential shortages in common holiday decorations such as artificial Christmas trees, string lights, and wreaths. Trade tensions and tariffs have tightened the supply of Christmas goods in the […]
China, U.S. should seek common ground, shelve differences to manage divergences
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily A recent poll released by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs shows that 53 percent of Americans believe the United States should undertake friendly cooperation and engagement with China. Some media outlets noted that this marked the first time since 2019 that a majority of U.S. people have preferred a […]
Shandong develops integrated commercial space industry anchored in offshore launches
By Li Rui, People’s Daily At the Haiyang Oriental Aerospace Port in Haiyang, Yantai, east China’s Shandong province, a rocket can move from final assembly to the launch site in just two hours — an efficiency achieved through strategic industrial planning rather than a technological coincidence. How long does it take to transport a rocket […]
China, US taking practical actions to shoulder responsibilities as major countries
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily During this past year of shifting global dynamics, China-US economic and trade interactions have consistently drawn worldwide attention. From initial trade tensions to renewed negotiations, and from apparent impasses to the restoration of equal-footing dialogue, the trajectory of bilateral economic relations offers profound insights into how the world’s two largest […]
Key words reveal vitality of China
By Li Jie In 2025, China’s economy has continued to move forward under pressure while advancing toward higher quality and greater innovation. A closer look at a series of key words offers a vivid sense of the vitality and momentum driving China’s economic development. Trade-In Programs Since the beginning of the year, China has expanded […]
World must guard against resurgence of Japanese militarism
By Huan Yuping, People’s Daily This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Japan, as a defeated nation in World War II, should have engaged in deep reflection on the grave crimes committed by militarism. Yet some individuals and […]
Young farmer in SW China cultivates carbon-neutral rice, contributing to China’s green goals
By Li Kaixuan, People’s Daily In the serene fields of Qionglai, southwest China’s Sichuan province, a young farmer’s meticulous record-keeping is doing more than tracking harvests, but meticulously documenting the carbon footprint of every grain. What began as a personal experiment in low-carbon farming has now turned into the production of certified “carbon-neutral rice,” offering […]
Why is China actively expanding voluntary opening up?
By Luo Shanshan, People’s Daily On Dec. 18, China launched island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP). As of Nov. 10, China had extended its unilateral visa-exemption arrangements for 48 countries. In an era of rising global protectionism, why is China choosing to further expand voluntary opening up? Let’s start with […]
Special customs operations of Hainan FTP significant to China’s opening up
By He Yin, People’s Daily On Dec. 18, the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) officially launched island-wide special customs operations, marking another historic moment in China’s reform and opening up. At a time when the international landscape is marked by turbulence and transformation, and protectionism is severely disrupting the global economic and trade order, a […]