By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily On Sept. 19, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping held phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. During their talks, the two heads of state had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern, and provided strategic guidance for the stable development of bilateral ties in […]
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Five decades of electrification: China’s railways at the forefront of the smart era
By Li Xinping, People’s Daily In 1975, deep in the Qinling Mountains, China’s first fully electrified railway, the Baoji-Chengdu Railway, marked the beginning of a transformative journey toward railway modernization. Half a century later, on the Chengdu Plain, engineers are developing a cutting-edge 400 km/h traction power supply system for the CR450 bullet train, which […]
Fruit prices in China becoming more affordable
By Chang Qin, People’s Daily Many Chinese consumers have observed a significant decline in the prices of once-premium fruits like blueberries and Shine Muscat grapes. This trend is primarily driven by market dynamics and expanded production capabilities. “Price fluctuations reflect fundamental supply-demand dynamics. Increased availability naturally leads to price adjustments,” said Wang Wenhui, director of […]
Chinese companies bring fresh momentum to world markets
By Liu Xiaoyu, Luo Shanshan, Zhong Ziwei, People’s Daily China serves as both a major destination for foreign investment and a leading source of outbound investment. According to a statistical bulletin released recently, China’s outward foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024 reached $192.2 billion, accounting for 11.9 percent of the global total – an increase […]
A ‘sweet bond’ on Silk Road
By Huan Xiang, Han Liqun, Qu Pei, People’s Daily Hami, in eastern part of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, has long been a key hub on the ancient Silk Road and is known as the “gateway to the Western Regions.” When Zhang Qian made his first diplomatic mission to the West in the Western […]
China-Laos Railway releases new drivers for foreign trade growth
By Yang Wenming, People’s Daily Stretching 1,035 kilometers from Kunming in southwest China’s Yunnan province to Vientiane in Laos, the China-Laos Railway has become a “golden corridor” linking China and ASEAN, spurring regional economic growth along its route. Since it opened in December 2021, freight volume has posted double-digit growth for three consecutive years, while […]
Address economic, trade issues through equal consultation for mutual benefit
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily On Sept. 14 and 15 local time, Chinese and U.S. trade teams held a new round of talks in Madrid, Spain. Guided by the important consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries in their phone call, the two sides held candid, in-depth, and constructive discussions on […]
China strengthens oversight of smart vehicles for healthier industry development
By Meng Fanzhe, People’s Daily Recently, China released a draft notice on strengthening recalls, production consistency supervision, and publicity regulations for intelligent connected new-energy vehicles (NEVs). The draft makes clear that when providing information on automation levels and system capabilities, companies must not misrepresent or exaggerate functions in a way that misleads consumers. Advanced driver-assistance […]
Xinjiang village turns wheat fields into profitable businesses
By He Yong, Li Yanan, People’s Daily In Yaozhanzi village, Qitai County, Changji Hui autonomous prefecture of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, the early autumn sun bathes the vast fields. Under blue skies and white clouds, tractors shuttle across the land. Against a backdrop of clear blue skies, tractors crisscross the freshly harvested wheat […]
China issues its first central document on carbon market development
By Kou Jiangze, People’s Daily The carbon market is a crucial policy instrument for leveraging market mechanisms to address climate change and accelerate the transition toward a green, low-carbon economy. In a significant step toward strengthening the nation’s commitment to climate action, China has unveiled a guideline to accelerate the country’s green and low-carbon transition […]