By People’s Daily reporters Data serves as a crucial lens for observing economic development. Let’s explore four sets of data from different sectors to gain insight into the resilience and vitality of the Chinese economy. 56.707 Million: Private Enterprises Driving Economic Dynamism The private sector is a vital component of China’s economy. The metamorphosis of […]
Category archives: Foreign
Virtual anchors and hosts on the rise
By Ye Zi Hangzhou News Broadcast, operated by east China’sZhejiang province’s Hangzhou Culture, Radio and Television Group, has integrated AI-synthesized virtual anchors into its programming—a pilot initiative reporting zero operational errors during broadcasts, provoking robust public debate on automation’s role in journalism. A “virtual human” denotes a digitally engineered entity replicating anthropomorphic traits within non-corporeal […]
How China’s legislature weaves public voices into law
By Xu Jun, People’s Daily As China convenes its annual “two sessions”- the gatherings of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the country’s legislative process has once again come under the spotlight. In China’s legislative system, the NPC and its Standing Committee serve not […]
AI technology boosts efficiency of government services in China
By Du Yifei, People’s Daily In Shenzhen’s Futian district, a cohort of 70 artificial intelligence systems designated as “digital personnel” has initiated a paradigm shift in administrative operations. Engineered with DeepSeek’s cognitive architectures, these systems achieve document processing precision exceeding 95% while reducing processing times by up to 90%, concurrently optimizing interdepartmental coordination through 80% […]
China’s unwavering opening-up efforts unlock global opportunities
By He Yin, People’s Daily China has unveiled a 2025 action plan to stabilize foreign investment, outlining 20 policy initiatives across four strategic priorities: phased expansion of autonomous market opening, enhanced investment facilitation, functional upgrades to open-economy platforms, and service system optimization. International observers have largely interpreted the move as reinforcing China’s commitment to institutional […]
Tesla’s Megafactoryin Shanghai starts operation
By Wang Yinxin, People’s Daily Tesla’s first overseas Megafactory, a sprawling 200,000-square-meter facility in Shanghai’s Lin-gang Special Area, commenced operations on Feb. 11, 2025, marking a pivotal expansion of the U.S. automaker’s global energy-storage ambitions. The site, equivalent in size to 30 standard football pitches, represents Tesla’s inaugural standalone Megapack production hub beyond American borders. […]
China’s two sessions: bridging public voice and policy action
As China’s paramount legislative and advisory assemblies convene this week for their annual sessions, the global spotlight shifts to Beijing. The “Two Sessions” — the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) — commence on March 5th and March 4th respectively, providing a crucial insight into the nation’s policy directions. […]
A fresh look at China’s innovation boom
By Li Zheng, People’s Daily As the first quarter of 2025 unfolds, China’s innovation landscape reveals compelling patterns through three distinct regional narratives. The eastern tech stronghold of Hangzhou continues its ascendancy, while central China’s Henan province emerges as an unexpected cradle of commercial innovation, and western regions demonstrate growing cultural influence through cinematic achievements. […]
China’s Demographic Crossroads: Can High-Quality Development Offset an Ageing Population?
By Liu Nian, People’s Daily China stands at a pivotal juncture as its demographic landscape shifts: birth rates continue to fall while the proportion of citizens aged 60 or older has surpassed 20% of the total population, according to its National Bureau of Statistics. This “silver wave” coincides with the nation’s push toward common prosperity, […]
China’s EV industry Shakeout: growing pains and breakthroughs
By Lin Lin, People’s Daily The abrupt collapse of electric vehicle maker Jiyue, hot on the heels of HiPhi’s decline, has ignited fresh scrutiny over the sustainability of China’s new energy automotive ambitions. Two urgent questions emerge: Do these failures signal systemic fragility? And what trajectory awaits the world’s most prolific EV market? Industry analysts […]