China Insights

Smart education opens new possibilities for every student in Yinchuan

By Qin Ruijie, People’s Daily In Yinchuan, capital of northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region, a group of seventh graders from Ningxia No. 15…

Horgos: A global hub where opportunity and belonging attract international entrepreneurs

By Ardak, People’s Daily Horgos, situated within the Ili Kazak autonomous prefecture of China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, stands as a pivotal gateway for…

Digital and intelligent transformation brings new opportunities for China’s economic and social development

By Liu Juanxi, People’s Daily “Digital and intelligent transformation” is a frequently quoted term in the outline of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for…

Lhasa-Nyingchi Railway: Five years fueling prosperity and development in Xizang

By Xian Gan, People’s Daily On June 25, 2021, the Lhasa-Nyingchi Railway, the first electrified railway in southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, officially entered…

Unveiling growth catalysts: Three narratives driving Hainan Free Trade Port’s Momentum

By Cao Wenxuan, People’s Daily On Dec. 18, 2025, the Hainan Free Trade Port officially launched island-wide special customs operations. Since then, many businesses…

Pakistan, China Expand Skills Cooperation for Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Sectors

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to deepen cooperation in technical and vocational education to develop a skilled workforce for the pharmaceutical, healthcare and…

Greater Bay Area Strengthens China’s Tech Innovation Through Cross-Border Research and Industry Collaboration

GUANGZHOU: China’s Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is accelerating technological innovation by integrating research, industry and manufacturing across its three regions, creating a…

Foreign Tourists Flock to China’s Revitalized Countryside as Rural Tourism Booms

NANNING: China’s rural revitalization drive is attracting a growing number of international visitors, with improved infrastructure, visa-free travel policies and authentic cultural experiences drawing…

China, Russia Launch Joint Naval Exercise in Qingdao, to Conduct Pacific Maritime Patrol

BEIJING: China and Russia have begun their annual joint naval exercise near the eastern Chinese port city of Qingdao, with the two countries also…

China Bets on People-Centered AI to Shape the Future of the Global Digital Economy

BEIJING: China is positioning itself at the forefront of the global digital economy by promoting a people-centered approach to artificial intelligence (AI), with policymakers,…

‘Seafood’ grown in Xinjiang’s desert hits local dinner tables

By Shang Rongzheng, People’s Daily Inside a greenhouse, farm workers lift up shrimp shelters from the water, uncovering plump Australian freshwater spiny lobsters scurrying…

From manufacturing to value creation, Yiwu is elevating its role in World Cup economy

By Wang Hailin, People’s Daily As the referee’s whistle echoes through the 2026 United States-Canada-Mexico World Cup stadiums, China’s manufacturing epicenter Yiwu — thousands…

Hope and inspiration: China-Greece cultural dialogue’s contemporary relevance

By Du Yifei, People’s Daily The second World Conference of Classics convened on June 9 and 10 in Athens, Greece. The conference brought together…

Global artists gather in China’s ‘millennium porcelain capital’

By Song Yiran, People’s Daily Located in the northeast of Jiangxi province in east China, Jingdezhen is renowned both in China and abroad for…

Pickleball ignites a sporting revolution in Hebi, China

By Bi Jingjin, People’s Daily In Hebi, an ancient city in central China’s Henan province, pickleball has rapidly evolved from a obscure pastime into…

Let light of classical wisdom illuminate humanity’s path forward

By He Yin, People’s Daily On June 9, the second World Conference of Classics opened in Athens, Greece, convening top scholars from around 20…