China steps up efforts to build integrated nationwide computing power network

By Wang Yunshan, Wu Jun, People’s Daily Advancements in artificial intelligence have pushed computing power to the forefront as an essential core digital resource worldwide. One pressing challenge is how to enable computing resources across different regions to work together efficiently and be accessed on demand. China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) outlines the need to […]

Lunar-soil fibers could be used for future Moon bases

By Huang Xiaohui, People’s Daily As countries around the world look toward returning humans to the Moon, Chinese researchers are exploring an unusual building material for future lunar bases: fibers made from lunar soil. Recently, samples of these lunar-soil fibers were sent to the Chinese space station aboard a Tianzhou cargo spacecraft, where they will […]

Beijing attracts growing number of bird species amid stronger ecological protection

By Dong Siyu, Pan Junqiang, People’s Daily Located along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, Beijing has become one of the world’s most biodiverse major cities. The Chinese capital is now home to 531 recorded bird species, more than 1/3 of all bird species found in China — earning it the reputation as a true “city for […]

Qingdao carwash builds better future for people with intellectual disabilities

By Wang Pei, People’s Daily For many adults with intellectual disabilities, one of the hardest challenges after growing up is finding stable work and living independently. In Qingdao, east China’s Shandong province, a small car wash center is trying to offer a different possibility by helping young people with autism, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome […]

China makes leapfrog progress in innovative drug development

By Shen Shaotie, Yin Xiaoyu, Jiang Xiaodan, People’s Daily Latest figures released by China’s National Medical Products Administration show that China has approved 19 innovative drugs for market launch so far this year, 15 of which are homegrown. In the first quarter alone, overseas licensing deals for Chinese innovative drugs exceeded $60 billion, nearly half […]

China’s poverty alleviation experience: global contribution to poverty eradication

By Deng Jianyang, People’s Daily After eight years of dedicated efforts, China has historically eliminated absolute poverty. Following a five-year transition period, the country has successfully completed the task of consolidating and expanding its poverty alleviation achievements while advancing rural revitalization, firmly upholding the bottom line of preventing any large-scale relapse into poverty. China’s victory […]

Chinese cultural IPs gain growing popularity across Europe

By Liu He, People’s Daily Chinese cultural intellectual properties (IPs) are gaining widespread popularity across Europe, crossing geographical boundaries to win over local audiences. Spanning designer toys, animated films and video games, these cultural products have become fresh bridges connecting European audiences, especially young generations, with Chinese culture. At the first store of Chinese toy […]

China’s NEV industry fueled by young engineering talent

By Xu Peiyu China has cemented its position as the world’s largest new energy vehicle (NEV) market, leading global production and sales for 11 consecutive years. At the heart of this achievement lies a formidable force: the nation’s young engineering talent. What drives China’s remarkable NEV advancement, and how have these professionals propelled its rise? […]

Tidal-flat seaweed in East China becomes ecological asset

By Dou Hanyang, People’s Daily The harvest season for branched string lettuce recently wrapped up along Xihu port in Huangbi’ao township, Xiangshan county, Ningbo, east China’s Zhejiang province. “I earned more than 60,000 yuan ($8,846) harvesting seaweed for the science and technology backyard,” said Baiyu village resident Qiu Yonggao with a broad smile. “I never […]

Technology opens new doors to accessible living

By Yao Xueqing, Dou Hao, Li Kaixuan, People’s Daily Recent advancements in technologies like artificial intelligence(AI), brain-computer interfaces and bionic engineering are offering renewed hope and expanding possibilities for people living with disabilities. China’s 2025 statistical bulletin on the development of the cause of people with disabilities reported that 1.487 million people with disabilities received […]