By Cao Wenxuan, People’s Daily In the mountainous county of Qiongzhong in central Hainan province, south China, drones are revolutionizing rural healthcare by transporting medical samples, emergency supplies, and medications between remote villages and county hospitals. A new low-altitude medical network now connects all 15 township health centers across the county through four drone routes […]
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China’s ecological protection red line system strengthens ecosystem protection
By Chang Qin, People’s Daily Spread across a desk in the office of the National Territorial Spatial Planning Bureau of China’s Ministry of Natural Resources is a special map of the country. Across it run vivid red lines, weaving through mountains, rivers, major water sources, and wildlife habitats — boundaries drawn to safeguard China’s ecological […]
China’s green development drives global energy transition
By He Yin, People’s Daily China’s latest renewable energy figures offer a clear snapshot of the country’s speeding ahead in its green energy transition. According to statistics released by China’s National Energy Administration on April 27, as of the end of this March, China’s installed renewable energy capacity had reached 2.395 billion kilowatts, up 22 […]
Young innovators drive China’s carbon fiber breakthrough
By Liu Yiqing, People’s Daily Inside the production workshops of Jilin Carbon Valley Carbon Fiber Co., Ltd. (Carbon Valley), a subsidiary of Jilin Chemical Fiber Group (JLFiber) in northeast China’s Jilin province, silver strands of carbon fiber precursor raced through roaring production lines. After undergoing a series of processes including pre-washing, humidification, oxidation, low-temperature carbonization, […]
China’s May Day holiday showcases economic vitality through tourism boom
During the recent May Day holiday, bustling crowds filled destinations across China, from the snow-covered landscapes of the north to the waterways of the south, from ancient capitals steeped in history to fast-rising “internet-famous” cities. Surging consumer demand and vibrant travel activities illustrated the dynamism of China’s economy. Three key datasets reveal a nation growing […]
BeiDou navigation system powers China’s agricultural transformation
By Gu Yekai, People’s Daily From autonomous tractors in northeastern China to drone-powered crop management in the Yangtze River Delta, China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) is revolutionizing agriculture through precision farming and intelligent operations. Integrated across every agricultural stage, from plowing and planting to field management, harvesting, and transportation, BeiDou technology enhances boosting operational […]
Innovation fuels China’s manufacturing momentum
By Chang Jin, People’s Daily A touching moment at the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, widely known as the Canton Fair, recently went viral on social media both in China and abroad. Assisted by an exoskeleton robot developed by Hangzhou-based Taixi Robot, an Argentine patient with muscular weakness slowly rose from […]
European automakers deepen ties with Chinese innovation
By Liu Zhonghua, Xu Xin, People’s Daily China’s rapidly advancing new energy vehicle (NEV) sector is spearheading the global automotive industry’s green transition, creating significant opportunities for collaboration between Chinese and European companies. According to statistics released by financial services firm UBS, since 2018, European automakers including Volkswagen, Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW Group have established […]
Hunan’s compact farm machinery gains momentum in global markets
By Sun Chao, People’s Daily Central China’s Hunan province has rapidly emerged as a key exporter of agricultural machinery, with shipments surging due to strong product adaptability, advancing technology, and targeted global strategy. In 2025, the province’s agricultural machinery exports reached 730 million yuan (about $107 million), a 65.6% year-on-year increase according to customs data. […]
China has become ‘training ground’ for global carmakers
By He Yin, People’s Daily China has become an indispensable “training ground” for global carmakers, an arena where rapid technological iteration and fast-changing consumer demand are pushing the industry to evolve at unprecedented speed. At the just concluded 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2026), which once again set a new record for scale […]