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…
By Michael Oduro A significant announcement recently captured attention across African social media: China has granted zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. This move comes at a critical time, as global protectionism rises and the international trade environment faces unprecedented challenges. China’s move has created a significant opportunity…
By Du Xiaohui Effective May 1, China extends zero-tariff treatment to all African nations with which it maintains diplomatic relations. This strategic decision advances China’s high-level opening-up policy and coordinates domestic-international development priorities. It substantially implements the principle of China’s Africa policy of “sincerity, real results, amity and good faith” while pursuing shared interests through…
By Liu Shiyao, Shi Lei, People’s Daily Before dawn on May 11, a Long March-7 carrier rocket launched from China’s Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan, successfully sending the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft into its preset orbit. The Tianzhou series serves as a vital supply carrier for China’s space station. Since the maiden flight of Tianzhou-1…
By Li Anqi, People’s Daily A video captured by American social media influencer Jackson Hinkle in southwest China’s Guizhou province has sparked considerable interest overseas. It showcases an ordinary yet revealing scene: Guiyang city’s pre-dawn “Vegetable Bus” — Route No. 252. This specialized bus service helps local farmers transport their fresh produce into the city…
By Ding Duo On May 6, Japan fired Type 88 in the joint military exercise “Balikatan” between the U.S. and the Philippines, the first time Japan launched offensive missiles overseas after World War II. More troubling still, the Japanese government took advantage of the joint drill as cover to formally revise its “three principles on…
By Wu Xian Recently, a Japanese student learned about the historical facts of the Nanjing Massacre at an international school and later expressed feelings of remorse at home. Instead of encouraging reflection, the student’s father reacted with fury. He posted on social media calling for a “boycott of international education” and attempted to mislead his…
By Yang Zhilin Terms like “AI agent” and “token” are becoming commonplace, reflecting how once-niche open-source AI projects are now spawning entirely new business models and market opportunities. Amid this wave of technological transformation, China’s homegrown large models are advancing rapidly and finding broader real-world applications, injecting fresh momentum into the intelligent economy while increasingly…
By Yan Yiqiao, People’s Daily Just days ago, during an anniversary celebration at Tsinghua University, the football-playing humanoid robots from the university’s Hephaestus robot team drew waves of amazement from spectators with their impressive skills. Back in August last year, these agile “soccer stars” had already made headlines by winning the 5v5 football championship at…
By He Yin, People’s Daily China’s latest renewable energy figures offer a clear snapshot of the country’s speeding ahead in its green energy transition. According to statistics released by China’s National Energy Administration on April 27, as of the end of this March, China’s installed renewable energy capacity had reached 2.395 billion kilowatts, up 22…
