In China’s lighter capital, a glow of resilience amid global uncertainty

By Wang Ke, Yan Ke, People’s Daily In central China’s Hunan province, the city of Shaodong, known as China’s “lighter capital,” hums with precision and automation. Here, more than 15 billion lighters roll off the production lines each year — roughly 70 percent of the global supply. As the international landscape grows increasingly unpredictable, this […]

Auto Shanghai showcases China’s fast-track transformation in auto industry

By Wang Zheng, People’s Daily From April 23 to May 2, the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2025) was held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Featuring nearly 1,000 exhibitors from 26 countries and regions, the event showcased over 100 new vehicle models and cutting-edge technologies. At the exhibition, a […]

Traditional Chinese medicine bridges hearts between China, Russia

By Xiao Xinxin, People’s Daily “The new building of Moscow State University, perched on Lenin Hills, is being adorned with masterpieces by Soviet sculptors, painters, and decorative artists… Among them are exquisite portraits of the great Chinese scientist Zu Chongzhi and herbalist Li Shizhen,” read the front page of Pravda on March 28, 1953. “This […]

To work toward even brighter future for China-EU relations

By He Yin, People’s Daily On May 6, Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulations with European CouncilPresident Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union (EU). Xi noted that since the establishment of their diplomatic ties 50 years ago, China and the EU have […]

At Moscow Zoo, a panda family charms crowds and symbolizes China-Russia friendship

By Xiao Xinxin, People’s Daily “She’s as beautiful as her name — just like the song!” exclaimed eight-year-old Darya from Moscow, beaming as she watched giant panda Katyusha gnawing contentedly on bamboo shoot while lounging on a climbing frame. “My friends and I love her. We often come here to take cute photos.” The panda […]

Wuhan startup rides e-commerce boom to reach global markets

By Wu Jun, People’s Daily As more Chinese enterprises set their sights on international expansion, Hu Baoming is positioning his firm to seize the moment. Hu heads Wuhan Gani Technology Co., Ltd., a professional window film manufacturer based in Wuhan, central China’s Hubei province. Following a recent trip to Saudi Arabia – where he finalized […]

Decoding China’s breakthroughs in scientific, technological innovation

By Huan Yuping, People’s Daily Amid mounting U.S. tariffs and escalating technological suppression, global attention has shifted to China’s scientific and technological innovation – a key sector that reflects the resilience and potential of the Chinese economy. Major international institutions have acknowledgedthat China is forging new competitive advantages through innovation, which has effectively countered protectionist […]

China upholds fair,inclusive AIdevelopment of world

By He Yin, People’s Daily On May 6 local time, China and Zambia co-hosted a side event of the Group of Friends for International Cooperation on AI Capacity-Building at the UN headquarters in New York. Themed “From Divide to Synergy: Global Cooperation Frameworks for AI Capacity-Building,” the event brought together representatives from over 70 countries, […]

China’s green power trading gathers momentum

By Lyu Shaogang, People’s Daily Green power refers to electricity generated from renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydropower. A “green electricity certificate (GEC)”serves as the official validation of this renewable electricity andit is the only recognized credential in China that certifies the production and consumption of green power. Issued exclusively by China’s […]

China enhances departure tax refund policies to boost inbound spending

By Wang Ke, People’s Daily Recently, China introduced a new package of measures aimed at further optimizing the departure tax refund policy and boosting inbound spending. The package includes eight policy measures across three areas: expanding the number of departure tax refund stores, enriching the supply of related goods, and improving related services. Departure tax […]