In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court denied an emergency request by Donald Trump to halt his sentencing in the hush money case involving payments to Stormy Daniels. The 5-4 ruling emphasized the minimal burden the sentencing would impose on Trump’s president-elect duties, as he can attend virtually.
Category archives: Foreign
China adjusts tariffs to boost imports of high-quality products
By Wang Junling Starting from Jan. 1, 2025, provisional import tariffs, lower than the most-favored-nation rates, have been applied to 935 Chinese commodities as part of an annual tariff adjustment plan recently issued by the Customs Tariff Commission of China’s State Council. Experts said thatlower provisional tariffs have been implemented for some raw materials, drugs, […]
Agricultural innovators contributing to China’s comprehensive rural vitalization
By Gu Chun, Liu Junguo, People’s Daily In the tranquil winter of Huangyangjian village, Zhanmao neighborhood, Putuo district, Zhoushan, east China’s Zhejiang province, the aroma of roasted rice wafts through the air at the “Rabbit Market.” Everything at the market exudes the unique charm, such as traditional mud stoves, clay teapots and bamboo chairs commonly […]
China steps up efforts to protect its traditional Shui script
By Chen Junyi, People’s Daily The Shui script is the unique traditional writing system used by the people of the Shui ethnic group in southwest China’s Guizhou province to keep records of their astronomy, calendar, meteorology, folklore, and religion, just like ancient China’s bronze and oracle bone inscriptions. It serves as an encyclopedia for the […]
To embrace even broader prospects in pursuing Chinese modernization
By He Yin, People’s Daily “On the new journey of Chinese modernization, everyone is a key actor, every effort counts, and every ray of light shines,” said Chinese President Xi Jinping in his 2025 New Year message. When delivering the New Year message, Xi reviewed the extraordinary journey completed by the Chinese people under the […]
Piano factories in E China’s Zhejiang embrace green transition
By Dou Hanyang, People’s Daily Luoshe, a small town located in Deqing county, Huzhou, east China’s Zhejiang province, has seen booming development of the piano industry in recent years. Along the main road of the town, one can find manufacturers that can produce almost every component of a piano. Zhejiang Yueyun Piano Co., a local […]
China, United States should inject more certainty, positive energy into world
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily “Either way, China and America are compelled to work together if there is going to be a stable 21st century. If competition and collaboration give way entirely to confrontation, a disorderly 21st century awaits us both.” This was written by American opinion columnist Thomas L. Friedman in an article after […]
China releases prototypes of world’s fastest high-speed train
By Li Xinping, People’s Daily Prototypes of the CR450 bullet train, the world’s fastest high-speed train with a test speed of up to 450 kilometers per hour (km/h) and an operational speed of 400 km/h, were debuted in Beijing on Dec. 29, 2024. The CR450 is significantly faster than the CR400 Fuxing high-speed trains currently […]
Seizing trends, shouldering responsibilities, and pursuing the greater good
By Guo Jiping, People’s Daily International scholars have described the current global issues as a “multipronged mixed crisis.” The Ukraine crisis, the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, and the sudden changes in Syria are all major developments. Long-term challenges such as the development gap and climate change still require effective responses, while new governance issues like artificial […]
Seizing trends, shouldering responsibilities, and pursuing the greater good: President Xi Jinping leads major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics into a new stage of greater achievements
By Guo Jiping, People’s Daily “On the new journey, major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics will enter a new stage where much more can be accomplished,” stated the Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs held at the end of 2023. Over the past year, the profound meaning behind “much more can be accomplished” has […]