By Li Xinping, People’s Daily The year 2026 marks the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). China targets an economic growth of 4.5-5 percent this year and will strive for better in practice, according to the country’s government work report. Main targets for development this year also include: a surveyed urban unemployment…
By He Yin, People’s Daily As China enters the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), the world keenly observes how the nation will advance its green transformation and the subsequent impact on global sustainability. During this year’s “two sessions,” the annual meetings of China’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), and top political advisory body,…
By He Yin, People’s Daily At the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, Chinese companies captured global attention with a wave of cutting-edge innovations. From the world’s first robot phone and lip-reading AI glasses to adorable AI companions for emotional support, these bold and futuristic products left global media calling them game-changing. Connecting China’s…
By Chang Qin, Li Xiaoqing, Xu Leipeng Apples hold an important place in the “fruit basket” of Chinese consumers. A recent report on China’s apple industry development showed that since the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China has remained the world’s largest producer and consumer of apples. The launch of apple futures…
By Gu Yekai, Lu Tao, People’s Daily In China, AI technologies are advancing at an unprecedented pace, entering a phase of explosive growth. From the meteoric rise of DeepSeek to the viral popularity of Seedance, alongside breakthroughs in humanoid robotics and increasingly sophisticated smart vehicles — not to mention the rapid expansion of smart factories…
By Lyu Xiaoxun, People’s Daily Deqing County, located in Huzhou, east China’s Zhejiang province, is transforming filmmaking through its Moganshan AI Film City. At its core facility, the Versatile AI Virtual Film Base, virtual production technology is revolutionizing the industry. Inside the Base’s soundstages, expansive curved LED screens create immersive environments. Production teams can instantly…
By He Yin, People’s Daily On March 4, China’s “two sessions,” the annual meetings of the country’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), and top political advisory body, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), kicked off in Beijing, drawing global attention. Amidst a world facing heightened uncertainties, analysis of China’s development trajectory reveals…
By Wang Ke, People’s Daily China’s winter tourism industry has demonstrated significant vitality, attracting an estimated 360 million visits during the latest winter season from December 2025 to February 2026, generating 450 billion yuan (about $65.1 billion) in revenue. Of these visits, approximately 220 million were made with ice-and-snow activities as the primary motivation. According…
He Juan The essence of a growth target lies not in prediction, but in guidance and shaping, where the primary consideration is needs and possibilities. Why needs? “Remaining within a reasonable range” and achieving positive growth are precisely the needs of healthy development. Economic growth is a fundamental and comprehensive indicator with strong interconnectedness. It…
By Huan Yuping, People’s Daily The recent military strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran,conductedwithout consulting or obtaining authorization from the United Nations Security Council, represent a flagrant violation of international law and the basic norms governing international relations.These actions have pushed the Middle East perilously close to the brink of conflict….
