How global rankings reflect China’s innovation momentum

By Gu Yekai, Yu Sinan, Li Junqiang, People’s Daily China is rapidly evolving into a global engine of scientific and technological advancement, marked by surging research output, breakthroughs in fundamental and frontier fields, and deepening commitments to open collaboration. This trajectory reflects an increasingly confident and innovative China, infusing new dynamism into worldwide development. Among…

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China’s 2025 foreign trade reflects economic resilience

By Luo Shanshan, People’s Daily China’s 2025 foreign trade data has drawn significant analysis from economists worldwide, with international observers highlighting “robust exports,” “diversified markets,” and “sustained competitiveness”. The Wall Street Journal noted that China had defied expectations for tariff-driven slowdown, continuing to show resilience as the world’s second-largest economy. Despite complex global headwinds, China’s…

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Storm-stranded South Korean cast finds refuge at Chinese Antarctic research station

By Hu Runxin Few might have anticipated that a South Korean food-themed variety show would evolve into a compelling showcase of China’s capabilities. Recently, an South Korean variety show titled Chef of Antarctica sparked lively online discussion. In the program, to express gratitude for China’s long-term cooperation and exchanges with ROK’s King Sejong Station in…

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Smart factories across China explore new models of manufacturing

Smart factories across China explore new models of manufacturing

Cars no longer have to be built on a traditional assembly line. In China, production is increasingly organized around what are known as “manufacturing islands.” An intelligent island manufacturing system in the body shop of joint venture SAIC-GM-Wuling in Liuzhou, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, presents a striking scene: individual “smart process islands” operate…

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Punjab mulls interest-free loans for commercial poultry industry

ISLAMABAD, Feb 19 (ABC): The Punjab government is considering providing interest-free loans to entrepreneurs in the commercial poultry sector, particularly for value-addition units such as processing plants and cold storage facilities besides exploring options to facilitate the import of state-of-the-art machinery. “Various plans are being discussed with stakeholders to formulate a policy in this regard,”…

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Nutrition International stresses food fortification to tackle malnutrition in Punjab

LAHORE, Feb 17 (ABC): Nutrition International has urged the Punjab government to adopt mandatory food fortification to address malnutrition, which remains a major public health challenge in Pakistan. Programme Manager Zameer Haider said Punjab, one of the country’s most populous provinces, faces high rates of stunting, wasting, and anaemia among children, along with widespread micronutrient…

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Huawei committed to deliver full-stack AI solutions: Masud

ISLAMABAD: Huawei has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Pakistan’s digital transformation by delivering full-stack Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ICT solutions. “Huawei is committed to empower Pakistan’s digital future,” said Ahmed Bilal Masud, CEO of AI and Cloud Business, while addressing media in Islamabad. “By bringing full-stack AI and ICT solutions, we aim not only to…

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Over 100 enterprises now operating in Pakistan’s olive sector

ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (ABC): More than 100 enterprises are operating across Pakistan’s olive sector, reflecting the rapid expansion of plantations, growing private participation, and rising domestic and global demand, head of the National Olive Project said. “With government backing, an olive policy is nearing cabinet approval,” Mohammad Tariq, National Project Director, Olive Promotional Program in…

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