China’s urban economies scale new heights in 2025
By Liao Ruiling Recent reports on China’s 2025 economic performance reveal significant milestones. As China’s total economic output surpassed the 140-trillion-yuan ($20.18 trillion) mark, many Chinese cities also achieved fresh…
Chinese heating appliances gain global traction amid seasonal demand
By Han Xin, Dou Hanyang, People’s Daily As winter sets in, a wave of innovative heating solutions from China is reaching consumers worldwide. Chinese dual-mode space heaters, capable of delivering…
Chinese micro-drama surge in popularity across Southeast Asia
By Cao Shiyun, People’s Daily In recent years, Chinese micro-dramas have achieved remarkable success in overseas markets, especially across Southeast Asia, largely driven by streaming platforms. Over 300 overseas apps…
China’s rise as the world’s first “electrostate”: a model for the global energy transition
By He Yin, People’s Daily Recent international discourse has highlighted China’s transformative achievements in the power sector, with foreign media suggesting the nation is poised to become the world’s first…
China’s first humanoid robot 7S store in Hubei province generating buzz
By Wu Jun, People’s Daily In China, car dealerships are commonly known as 4S stores, a model that integrates sales, spare parts, service, and surveys under one roof. Now, a…
China’s automobile production, sales both surpass 34 million units in 2025
By He Yin, People’s Daily China’s automotive industry has once again drawn widespread international attention. From Chinese carmakers grabbing global attention at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to…
‘Diplomatic surge’ that highlights China’s resolve, responsibility
By He Yin, People’s Daily On Jan. 29, Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who was on an official visit to China. This…
The Shuangliu Yangtze River Bridge: an engineering feat with ecological sensitivity
By Wu Jun, People’s Daily The Yangtze River, China’s longest river, flows through Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei province in central China. Spanning its northern bank in the middle…
Short-term rental boom puts humanoid robots to work on short gigs
By Xu Peiyu, Zhu Yingxi Recently, humanoid robots are becoming commonplace at commercial events, corporate gatherings, and cultural celebrations across China. These versatile machines transition seamlessly between roles — greeting…
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…