AI unlocks new frontiers for retail in China
By Lin Lili, People's Daily China's retail sector is embracing AI through diverse innovations. In stores equipped with AI-enabled interactive shelves, picking up a product triggers a digital display that introduces its…
China’s port economy powers ahead with strong momentum
By Han Xin, People's Daily Along the Bohai Sea coast, Tianjin Port stands as a dynamic hub where the value of port-driven development continues to expand. Within the port, towering gantry…
Tiny city, big impact: Arxan emerges as cross-cultural bridge
By Fan Wei, Jiang Bo, Wu Yong, Tian Liang Tucked away in the northwestern corner of Xing'an league in north China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Arxan ranks among China's "tiniest…
AIIB sets new model for international multilateral cooperation
By He Yin, People's Daily The 10th Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Board of Governors was held in Beijing from June 24 to 26. Over the…
Gaokao opens the door wider for all
By Li Xinshu Amid China's 2025 national college entrance examination, known as gaokao, scenes of quiet determination played out across the country. In Suzhou, east China's Anhui province, Wang Ziwen, a…
China’s services sector climbs up global value chain
By Luo Shanshan, Ding Qianqian China is emerging as a dynamic engine for global services trade growth, demonstrated by surging international interest in tourism and shopping alongside leadership in artificial intelligence…
China to write stories of shared success through deep engagement with global economy
By He Yin, People's Daily The 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, was recently held in Tianjin, north China, drawing global attention to…
Chinese robotic lawn mowers gain ground overseas
By Wang Junling In Lower Saxony, Germany, homeowner Hoffmann has a sizable lawn that needs frequent maintenance. When it came time to buy a robotic lawn mower, he did his…
Multinationals continue to invest in China
By Luo Shanshan, Wang Pei, People's Daily As global supply chains undergo a new round of restructuring, China is emerging as an increasingly attractive destination for foreign investment. A recent report…
Chengdu emerges as magnet for foreign businesses, professionals
By Wang Yongzhan, People's Daily Chengdu, a key city in southwest China's Sichuan province, has become a magnet for foreign businesses and investors, thanks to its rich cultural heritage, convenient…
Chinese online literature offers global readers a window into modern China
By Zhang Bolan, Zhao Yipu, Mang Jiuchen, People's Daily Once a niche form of entertainment, Chinese online literature, from serialized novels to adaptations in television, gaming, and animation, is emerging as a…
China-Central Asia cooperation grows deeper, more substantial
By Jia Pingfan, People's Daily On April 29, 2025, construction officially commenced on three critical tunnels, Fergana Mountain, Naryn No.1, and Koshtet, along the Kyrgyz section of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan (CKU)…
China, Central Asia make continuous efforts to deepen agricultural cooperation
By Li Qiang, People's Daily Central Asia serves as a globally significant arid agriculture region. By leveraging their natural resources and geographic advantages, Central Asian nations have implemented strategic policies in recent years to…
China-Europe freight trains make 110,000 trips, marking new milestone
By Li Xinping, People's Daily At 8:32 am on June 10, the whistle of a train pierced the morning air at Jiaozhou Railway Station in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province. Train…
China’s export controls on rare earths serve global security, trade stability
By Zhong Sheng, People's Daily Recent concerns have been raised by certain nations regarding China's export control measures on certain rare earth-related items. It is important to clarify that all parties…