By Song Haoxin, People’s Daily Drone soccer, an emerging sport that combines aviation technology with soccer-style competition, is rapidly gaining popularity in China. The trend was on full display at the recent Ablefly National Drone Soccer Championship Finals held in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan province, which was joined by 1,116 Chinese and foreign teams. Inside […]
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Two decades of pursuit: founder Zhang Xue leads ZXMOTO to historic double victory in WSBK
By Wang Xinyue, Liu Wenxin, People’s Daily Chinese motorcycle brand ZXMOTO secured a historic breakthrough at the World Superbike Championship (WSBK), winning both races in the Supersport (SSP) class in Portugal round on March 28 and 29, local time. This marked the first time a Chinese-made motorcycle has claimed victory in a top-tier international competition, […]
What makes China’s innovation so cool
By He Yin, People’s Daily At the recent 2026 Zhongguancun (ZGC) Forum Annual Conference, Kevin Kelly, founding executive editor of the international tech magazine Wired, stated that China stands at the forefront of technological breakthroughs, including AI, and is poised to emerge as a truly “cool” benchmark that inspires the world. This view captures something […]
China’s ‘zero-waste cities’ offer blueprints for sustainable urban development
By People’s Daily reporters On March 27, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Zero Waste released the first list of cities selected for the “20 Cities Towards Zero Waste” initiative. Three Chinese cities — Hangzhou in Zhejiang province, Sanya in Hainan province, and Suzhou in Jiangsu province — were included. These cities exemplify innovative […]
China’s dual forums highlight its role as global stabilizing force
By He Yin, People’s Daily In March, China hosted two major international forums, the China Development Forum 2026 in Beijing and the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 in Hainan province. From Beijing to Hainan, both gatherings sent a clear message: despite global turbulence, China remains steadfast in pursuing high-standard opening up and innovation-driven […]
How consumer demand is reshaping supply: lessons from China’s washing machine market
By Han Xin, People’s Daily At the start of the year, a resident surnamed Wang in Hefei, east China’s Anhui province, planned to replace her home appliances during a renovation. After comparing options both in stores and online, she chose a triple-drum washing machine. “The new model is stylish and much more energy-efficient,” she said, […]
World Data Organization established to bridge global data divide
By Wang Yunshan, People’s Daily The World Data Organization (WDO) was officially established in Beijing on March 30, marking a new step toward strengthening global cooperation in data development and governance. According to its preparatory committee, the organization is a professional, non-governmental, and non-profit international body voluntarily established by relevant entities and individuals in the […]
AI-powered community canteen brings smart dining to Beijing neighborhood
By Wang Zhou, People’s Daily A new AI-driven canteen in Beijing’s Dongcheng district is transforming mealtime routines for residents and office workers. Operated by municipal enterprise Shoukai Group, the 260-square-meter “Jingshan AI Canteen” features 80 seats and serves three daily meals, demonstrating how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing everyday dining. “Once the ingredients are ready, machines […]
Japan’s missile deployment signals strategic shift amid regional concerns
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily On March 31, Japan’s Ministry of Defense proceeded with the deployment of so-called long-range missiles capable of “attacking enemy bases” in Kumamoto and Shizuoka prefectures, despite strong local opposition. This deployment marks a notable shift in Japan’s defense posture, as these weapons possess clear offensive capabilities that extend beyond the […]
Core direction of human development reflected in China’s development: British economist
By Han Shuo, People’s Daily John Ross, British economist and former director for economic and business policy for the mayor of London, recently received an exclusive interview with People’s Daily. From the perspective of a Western scholar, Ross, also a senior fellow at Renmin University of China’s Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, examined the historical […]