A new industry of empathy: inside China’s companionship economy

By Cui Yan, People's Daily Facing mobility challenges recently, I booked a companion service for a hospital visit. The assistant waited patiently, reminded me of my appointment, and efficiently managed…

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Why is China targeting asteroids?

By Wu Weiren The solar system is home not only to the eight major planets but also to an immense number of smaller celestial bodies - asteroids and comets -…

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Xiong’an accelerates smart-city buildout

By Wan Xiubin, Zhang Tengyang, People's Daily Digital technologies are increasingly embedded across Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei province. From autonomous delivery vehicles navigating city streets, to sensors monitoring…

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CAEXPO ushers in a new chapter of China-ASEAN cooperation

By Wang Donghui, Zhang Yunhe, People's Daily The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) has marked a significant milestone in advancing China-ASEAN relations, with high-tech collaboration emerging as a new driver of…

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China embraces two-wheel mobility as a green urban transportation solution

By Han Xin, People's Daily China's urban transport landscape is increasingly characterized by "two-wheel mobility" - primarily bicycles and electric scooters - which has become a vital component of sustainable…

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Five decades of electrification: China’s railways at the forefront of the smart era

By Li Xinping, People's Daily In 1975, deep in the Qinling Mountains, China's first fully electrified railway, the Baoji-Chengdu Railway, marked the beginning of a transformative journey toward railway modernization.…

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Shanghai expands supportive environment for global talent

By Cao Lingjuan, People's Daily Shanghai continues to make steady strides in building a more open, convenient, and supportive environment for international professionals, ensuring that individuals from around the world…

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A ‘sweet bond’ on Silk Road

By Huan Xiang, Han Liqun, Qu Pei, People's Daily Hami, in eastern part of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, has long been a key hub on the ancient Silk…

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China-Laos Railway releases new drivers for foreign trade growth

By Yang Wenming, People's Daily Stretching 1,035 kilometers from Kunming in southwest China's Yunnan province to Vientiane in Laos, the China-Laos Railway has become a "golden corridor" linking China and…

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Chinese companies bring fresh momentum to world markets

By Liu Xiaoyu, Luo Shanshan, Zhong Ziwei, People's Daily China serves as both a major destination for foreign investment and a leading source of outbound investment. According to a statistical…

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