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 […]
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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 […]
Global artists gather in China’s ‘millennium porcelain capital’
By Song Yiran, People’s Daily Located in the northeast of Jiangxi province in east China, Jingdezhen is renowned both in China and abroad for its porcelain and is widely known as the “millennium porcelain capital.” In January 2025, Jingdezhen’s handmade porcelain industry heritage sites were officially submitted to UNESCO as China’s nomination for the 2026 […]
Making AI new frontier for China-U.S. cooperation
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily Recently, the Chinese and U.S. heads of state had constructive exchanges on artificial intelligence (AI) and agreed to hold dialogue between the two governments on this issue. At present, China-U.S. relations have generally remained stable, with both sides agreeing on a new vision of building a constructive China-U.S. relationship of […]
Beyond filtered narratives: China’s genuine rural charm wins over global audiences
By Wang Di, People’s Daily Rural China is emerging as a runway online hit across international social media platforms. Growing numbers of overseas content creators are shifting away from China’s iconic mainstream tourist landmarks — the Great Wall, Shanghai’s Bund and other staple sightseeing hotspots — to pack up their cameras and journey into remote […]