By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily Recent joint military exercises involving Japan, the United States, and the Philippines, held under the name “Salaknib (Shield),” have drawn widespread international attention. For the first time since the World War II, Japanese combat personnel have deployed to Philippine territory, with approximately 420 troops from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force […]
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China’s zero-tariff policy for Africa: a development opportunity that Concerns the west
By Dai Kairan, People’s Daily At the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference recently held in Cameroon, tariffs and market access once again became focal issues. During the meeting, trade ministers from African countries widely praised China’s zero-tariff policy for Africa, noting that it will help advance the continent’s industrialization. In February this year, China announced that […]
Thousand-fold surge in two years: the drivers behind China’s explosive growth in token usage
By Bao Han, People’s Daily According to rankings released by OpenRouter, a global aggregation platform for large-language models, Chinese large-language models have outperformed their overseas counterparts in usage for a full month. In the most recent week (March 30 to April 4), Chinese models took the top six spots among the global top 10, with […]
Yiwu: the “world’s supermarket” fuels robust foreign trade growth
By Liu Junguo, People’s Daily Efficiency gains, expanding global partnerships, and continuous innovation are driving significant foreign trade growth in Yiwu, a city renowned as the “world’s supermarket” located in Zhejiang province, East China. Through reforms unlocking new momentum and trade links spanning continents, Yiwu is solidifying its position as a vital bridge between China […]
China claims global auto sales lead from Japan, sets sights on quality
By Wang Hui, People’s Daily In a significant shift for the global automotive industry, Chinese automakers sold nearly 27 million vehicles worldwide in 2025, surpassing Japan’s approximate 25 million sales. This marks the first time China has ended Japan’s 25-year reign as the global sales leader. The milestone is underscored by three Chinese companies now […]
The Philippines cannot pursue contradictory paths
By Fan Fan, People’s Daily Amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East, the Philippines has emerged as one of the first nations to face tangible repercussions. Recently, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos declared a nationwide energy emergency via executive order — the first such declaration globally since disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Heavily reliant […]
From underdog to contender: China’s motorcycle breakthrough signals industrial advancement
By Cui Qi, People’s Daily At a recent round of the Superbike World Championship (WSBK) in Portugal, Chinese brand ZXMOTO, founded just two years ago by Zhang Xue, claimed victory in the World Supersport (WorldSSP) category, breaking a decades-long dominance by European, American and Japanese manufacturers. The achievement quickly captured significant international media attention and […]
China’s Hainan Free Trade Port: a dynamic hub for growth, not a tax haven
By Wang Donghui, People’s Daily The implementation of independent customs operations across Hainan Island has significantly accelerated the development of China’s Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP). A suite of preferential tax policies supports this momentum, designed to foster investment and industrial growth. However, these incentives raise a pertinent question: could the Hainan FTP become a […]
Shenzhen school transforms bird song complaint into valuable life lesson
By Wu Qiqiang, Cheng Yuanzhou, People’s Daily A persistent bird call at a middle school in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, recently sparked a widely discussed life lesson, transforming a student’s frustration into an opportunity for learning about nature and coexistence. The situation began when students at Shenzhen Bao’an Middle School preparing for exams were disturbed by […]
Technology drives innovative solutions to tackle noise pollution across China
By Chang Biluo, Wang Zhe, Li Xinping, People’s Daily Noise pollution from sources like construction, traffic, and daily neighborhood activities is a pervasive challenge of modern life, directly impacting public well-being. In recent years, cities across China are increasingly harnessing advanced technologies to innovate noise management and improve the effectiveness of pollution control measures. In […]