By Zheng Hai’ou, People’s Daily At a recent exhibition on intangible cultural heritage in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, technology transformed time-honored traditions into captivating new experiences. Ancient customs took on new vitality, leaving visitors marveling at displays they described as “magical” and “unbelievable.” Stepping inside transported guests to ancient streets. Sparks from molten-iron […]
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SCO countries join hands to build a bright digital future
By Huang Fahong, Hu Renba, Yin Xiaoyu In recent years, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has made significant strides in advancing digital cooperation under the framework of the “Digital Silk Road.” From cross-border 5G coverage to interconnected e-commerce platforms, from digital payment to the growing use of AI, member states are deepening collaboration through innovative […]
SCO upholds the Shanghai Spirit and stays true to its founding mission
By Guo Jiping, People’s Daily The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is the first intergovernmental organization initiated by China and named after a Chinese city. Since its founding in 2001, the SCO has followed the guidance of the Shanghai Spirit, forging a distinctive path of peaceful development and presenting a compelling model for building a new […]
Forging growth together: China-SCO economic and trade partnership gains momentum
By Li Yingqi, Huan Xiang, People’s Daily According to statistics recently released by China’s General Administration of Customs, in the first seven months of this year, China’s total imports and exports with other Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members reached 2.11 trillion yuan ($295.04 billion), marking a 3 percent increase year on year, a record high […]
Political dialogue is the only way to break the Middle East security deadlock
By Pei Guangjiang, Huan Xiang, People’s Daily Israel’s recent decision to authorize a military takeover of Gaza City under the banner of “defeating Hamas” has once again pushed the Middle East toward the brink. With Israeli forces already encircling the northern Gaza Strip in preparation for the takeover, the situation in the Middle East is […]
Strengthening cooperation on poverty reduction for shared prosperity and development
By Qiang Wei, People’s Daily The year 2025 marks the “Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Year of Sustainable Development.” Poverty reduction and development is a shared aspiration of SCO member states and remains a central priority for bilateral and multilateral cooperation under the SCO framework. In recent years, China has actively implemented the Global Development Initiative, […]
Science in disguise: Robotic antelope roams with the herd in Hoh Xil
By Liu Shiyao, People’s Daily At Zhuonai Lake in the remote wilderness of Hoh Xil, the northeastern part of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, a surprising newcomer recently appeared among a herd of Tibetan antelopes: a robotic replica. Moving naturally alongside the animals, the robot antelope was nearly indistinguishable from its living counterparts. By allowing scientists to observe […]
A victory for the Chinese people and the world
By Luo Cunkang The exhibition Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, themed “For National Liberation and World Peace,” is being held at the Museum of the War of Chinese People’s Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Since its opening on July […]
China drives global energy transition through green cooperation
By He Yin, People’s Daily China will achieve key energy development targets for the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) on schedule, which include overall energy production capacity and the share of non-fossil energy, according to a recent press conference held by China’s State Council Information Office on the achievements in high-quality energy development during the […]
SCO summit in Tianjin to usher in a new era of cooperation
By He Yin, People’s Daily Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 will be held in Tianjin from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1. This will be the fifth time China hosts the gathering and the largest summit in the organization’s history. Chinese President Xi Jinping will join leaders from more than 20 countries and heads of […]