By Chen Ran, Feng Xuezhi, People’s Daily On the night of May 24, televisions flickered late into the evening across Hong Kong as families waited for a moment many described as historic. At 11:08 p.m., the countdown rang out on live broadcast. “Five, four, three, two, one… ignition!” As a rocket carrying the Shenzhou-23 crewed […]
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Ancient Maya and Andean Civilizations featured at Beijing’s Capital Museum
By Shi Fang, People Daily Hosted as part of the “World Civilizations Exchange and Mutual Learning” series, the “Maize, Gold and Jaguar — A Grand Exhibition of Ancient Maya and Andean Civilizations” kicked off on May 18 at the Capital Museum in Beijing. Spanning nearly 10,000 square meters, the exhibition houses roughly 800 cultural relics […]
The international community must see through Japan’s nuclear facede
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily The 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) concluded at the United Nations headquarters in New York on May. 22. At this important multilateral gathering, Japan, which has increasingly revealed ambitions related to nuclear armament, expanded its nuclear capabilities and deepened military ties with […]
The international community must see through Japan’s nuclear facede
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily The 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) concluded at the United Nations headquarters in New York on May. 22. At this important multilateral gathering, Japan, which has increasingly revealed ambitions related to nuclear armament, expanded its nuclear capabilities and deepened military ties with […]
What the surge of visits to Beijing says about China’s approach to cooperation
By He Yin, People’s Daily China’s diplomatic outreach has gained remarkable momentum in recent months. Starting from May, heads of state from Tajikistan, the United States, Russia, Pakistan and Serbia have paid successive visits to China. Over the past half year, leaders from France, South Korea, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Vietnam and many […]
China’s coastal regions forge new paths for prosperity from the sea
By Cao Wenxuan, People’s Daily From the breakwater of the Changjiang nuclear power plant in south China’s Hainan province, one can look out over rows of aquaculture cages swaying gently on the blue sea. A closer look reveals young shellfish, each no bigger than a palm, attached to the nets. Few people know these waters […]
Chinese technology powers historic AI integration at 2026 FIFA World Cup
By Liu Zhonghua, People’s Daily As the 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup prepares to launch across the United States, Canada and Mexico, industry experts recognize this tournament as a watershed moment: the first global implementation of artificial intelligence at professional football’s highest level. Dubbed by media as the inaugural “AI World Cup,” the event marks […]
Chinese teen climber shatters speed record at IFSC World Cup
By Zeng Huafeng, People’s Daily Seventeen-year-old Zhao Yicheng made sporting history on May 10, 2026, by setting a new men’s speed climbing world record of 4.54 seconds at the IFSC World Cup event in Wujiang, Suzhou, east China’s Jiangsu province. The Chinese athlete’s explosive performance drew thunderous applause from spectators, with many expressing disbelief at […]
Coastal city in East China transforms shoreline with ecological bay restoration
By Wang Pei, People’s Daily Nestled along the Yellow Sea coastline, Rizhao, a vibrant coastal city in east China’s Shandong province, boasts a 226-kilometer shoreline dotted with a string of bays, glistening like a strand of natural pearls. In 2024, Rizhao earned one of China’s national-level pilot cities for comprehensive beautiful bay development, marking a […]
German Sinologist: Chinese wisdom fuels development
By Liu Zhonghua, People’s Daily Helwig Schmidt-Glintzer, a renowned German sinologist and vice president of the International Confucian Association, recently shared his insights with People’s Daily on the unique spiritual strengths and internal drivers of Chinese culture. He discussed how traditional Chinese culture heritage can contribute wisdom and solutions to global governance. Schmidt-Glintzer, with nearly […]