By Wu Shaomin, Dong Siyu, People’s Daily In Baoxing county in Ya’an, southwest China’s Sichuan province, the place where the giant panda was first discovered, panda-themed elements can be seen throughout the county, reflecting its deep connection with the iconic species. Along winding mountain roads leading into the Dengchigou scenic area, the giant panda origin […]
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Shantou taps new growth momentum via AI token exports
By Li Gang, People’s Daily As artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates the transformation of global industries, a new form of digital trade is emerging in the southern Chinese city of Shantou: exporting computing services measured not in physical goods, but in AI tokens. In late April, Shantou, Guangdong province completed full-chain verification for what has become […]
Japan-Philippines collusion: perilous move destabilizing Asia-Pacific
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily Japan and the Philippines have recently deepened their ties and undertaken a series of moves that have raised concerns across the region. From kicking off the so-called maritime delimitation talks to advancing intelligence sharing, defense equipment transfers and joint military drills, the two countries are exploiting the pretext of “security […]
China to Embody Modernity: British Scholar Predicts
By Bai Ziwei, People’s Daily Recently, prominent British scholar Martin Jacques shared his analysis of Chinese modernization with People’s Daily, examining China’s trajectory through lenses of civilizational evolution, governance, and global transformation. As a long-time China observer and author of influential works including When China Rules the World: The End of the Western World and […]
How pruning a heart-shaped tree reflects people-centered urban governance in China
By Fan Haotian, People’s Daily A camphor tree lining a street in Yunxi county, Shiyan, central China’s Hubei province, has recently gone viral online. What drew locals’ eyes was its naturally heart-shaped crown. Residents snapped photos of the tree and shared them across social media, floating a proposal: carefully prune the foliage to turn this […]
Pickleball ignites a sporting revolution in Hebi, China
By Bi Jingjin, People’s Daily In Hebi, an ancient city in central China’s Henan province, pickleball has rapidly evolved from a obscure pastime into a city-wide phenomenon. What began as a niche activity introduced in 2023 has captured the imagination of locals — over one million residents have now participated. “Want to play some pickleball?” […]
Peaceful coexistence and mutual enrichment among civilizations: insights from Greek scholar
By Xie Yahong, Li Anqi, People’s Daily In a recent interview with People’s Daily, Nikiforos Diamandouros, president of the Academy of Athens, stressed the importance of dialogue between Greek and Chinese civilizations amid escalating global governance challenges and declining international trust. “Aristotle, in his seminal work Politics, defined the polis as a community dedicated to […]
Let light of classical wisdom illuminate humanity’s path forward
By He Yin, People’s Daily On June 9, the second World Conference of Classics opened in Athens, Greece, convening top scholars from around 20 countries under the theme “Dialogue Between Ancient and Modern: Contemporary Inspiration from Classical Wisdom.” Participants are drawing upon the intellectual legacy of ancient civilizations to seek insights from the wisdom of […]
From manufacturing to value creation, Yiwu is elevating its role in World Cup economy
By Wang Hailin, People’s Daily As the referee’s whistle echoes through the 2026 United States-Canada-Mexico World Cup stadiums, China’s manufacturing epicenter Yiwu — thousands of miles away — has already been shipping fan merchandise worldwide through meticulous supply chain mechanisms. According to Yiwu customs, exports of sporting goods and equipment from Yiwu reached 2.83 billion […]
Hope and inspiration: China-Greece cultural dialogue’s contemporary relevance
By Du Yifei, People’s Daily The second World Conference of Classics convened on June 9 and 10 in Athens, Greece. The conference brought together renowned scholars and experts from China, Greece, and other nations, providing a platform for participants to discuss how classical wisdom can address contemporary needs and how different civilizations can learn from […]