A vibrant China powered by youth
By Yang Hao, People’s Daily Across China, from cutting-edge technology labs and aerospace programs to rural revitalization projects and frontline industrial workshops, young people across China are emerging as a pivotal force driving the country’s development. Fueled by ambition, creativity, and perseverance, they are contributing to innovation, revitalizing communities, and pursuing excellence in their daily…
Cummins reaps rewards from 50-year partnership with China
By Zhou Zhou, Yu Jinghao, People’s Daily American manufacturer Cummins has cultivated a remarkable half-century partnership with China, evolving from initial technology transfers to establishing joint ventures and now leveraging China-based R&D centers to serve global markets. Over decades of development, Cummins has evolved from a diesel engine manufacturer into a diversified power solutions provider…
Shared factories boost efficiency, reduce costs in Urumqi, NW China’s Xinjiang
By Li Yanan, People’s Daily At the Lianghe High-end Manufacturing Technology Industrial Park in the Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone (Toutunhe District) in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, steel plates move swiftly through intelligent production lines. Here, they are transformed into essential components for trucks and heavy machinery, such as cargo boxes…
Young talent rises with China’s robotics industry
By Hong Qiuting, People’s Daily China’s burgeoning robotics industry is accelerating rapidly, and alongside it, a new generation of young professionals is emerging, growing in tandem with the technology they help develop. Inside the Guangdong provincial embodied intelligence training center in Haizhu district, Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong province, robots were undergoing intensive real-world training under…
East China delivery rider redefines professional purpose
By Yang Hao, People’s Daily At 6 a.m., as morning mist lingered over the streets of Ruijin in east China’s Jiangxi province, 38-year-old food delivery rider Chen Yiwen straightened his uniform, fastened his helmet, checked his delivery box, and set off on his electric scooter, right on schedule, just as he has done for the…
By He Yin, People’s Daily During the recent May Day holiday in the first five days of May, bustling crowds filled destinations across China, from the snow-covered landscapes of the north to the waterways of the south, from ancient capitals steeped in history to fast-rising “internet-famous” cities. Surging consumer demand and vibrant travel activities illustrated…
China’s zero-tariff policy widely applauded in Africa
By Dai Kairan, People’s Daily Starting May 1, China fully implemented a zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. Meanwhile, it will continue advancing the negotiation and signing of agreements on economic partnership for shared development, and further expand market access for African exports to China by upgrading measures such…
China’s zero-tariff policy widely applauded in Africa
By Dai Kairan, People’s Daily Starting May 1, China fully implemented a zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. Meanwhile, it will continue advancing the negotiation and signing of agreements on economic partnership for shared development, and further expand market access for African exports to China by upgrading measures such…
Hunan’s compact farm machinery gains momentum in global markets
By Sun Chao, People’s Daily Central China’s Hunan province has rapidly emerged as a key exporter of agricultural machinery, with shipments surging due to strong product adaptability, advancing technology, and targeted global strategy. In 2025, the province’s agricultural machinery exports reached 730 million yuan (about $107 million), a 65.6% year-on-year increase according to customs data….
European automakers deepen ties with Chinese innovation
By Liu Zhonghua, Xu Xin, People’s Daily China’s rapidly advancing new energy vehicle (NEV) sector is spearheading the global automotive industry’s green transition, creating significant opportunities for collaboration between Chinese and European companies. According to statistics released by financial services firm UBS, since 2018, European automakers including Volkswagen, Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW Group have established…

