
Glass-blowing craft thrives in China’s Qixian County
February 22, 2026
TAIYUAN: The centuries-old art of glass-blowing, introduced to China from the Middle East, has flourished in Qixian County, Shanxi Province, where it has evolved…

South Sudan and China pledge deeper oil cooperation, expand educational exchanges
February 22, 2026
JUBA: South Sudan and China have reaffirmed their strategic partnership, pledging to strengthen cooperation in the oil sector and expand educational exchanges. The commitment…

Third Tejas jet crash prompts IAF inquiry and fleet inspection
February 22, 2026
NEW DELHI — A Tejas fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed during landing after a routine training sortie, marking the third…

Frankfurt lights up for Ramadan for first time in city’s history
February 21, 2026
FRANKFURT — The city of Frankfurt has illuminated parts of its centre to mark the holy month of Ramadan for the first time, in…

Taliban intensify enforcement of face-covering rules for women in Herat
February 21, 2026
Taliban authorities have stepped up enforcement of face-covering rules for women and girls in the western Afghan city of Herat, preventing some from entering…

Israel restricts Palestinian access to Al-Aqsa for first Friday prayers of Ramadan
February 20, 2026
Jerusalem — Israeli authorities have limited Palestinian access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for the first Friday prayers of Ramadan, allowing only 10,000 permit…

China’s urban economies scale new heights in 2025
February 20, 2026
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,…

How intellectual property drives China’srural transformation
February 20, 2026
By Chang Qin, People’s Daily Agricultural products, once limited to local markets, are now reaching significantly larger stages, gaining recognition and value far exceeding…

Shanghai’s 6G hub: Where innovation takes shape for future
February 20, 2026
By Wang Yinxin, People’s Daily At the Shanghai 6G AI-Valley Future Industry Park in the Songjiang district, Zhao Xi, chairman of GKXN, one of…

How innovation, industrial chain upgrading reshape China’s slipper manufacturing
February 20, 2026
By Qi Zhiming, Liu Xiaoyu, Hong Qiuting, Dou Hao, People’s Daily Neikeng township in Jinjiang, southeast China’s Fujian province, may sound unfamiliar to many,…

American glaciologist decodes secrets of glaciers on Qinghai-Xizang Plateau
February 20, 2026
By Zhang Bolan, Wang Xiaobo, People’s Daily Nestled beneath the campus of Ohio State University in the United States lies a unique repository: an…

Suzhou infuse modern trends into traditional craftsmanship of silk weaving
February 19, 2026
By Wang Weijian, People’s Daily Silk stands as one ofChina’s foundational innovations and a defining symbol of Chinese civilization. Today, this ancient textile is…

Chinese micro-drama surge in popularity across Southeast Asia
February 19, 2026
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…

Chinese heating appliances gain global traction amid seasonal demand
February 19, 2026
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…

Improved water ecology transformed into economic benefits in Kaizhou district, Chongqing
February 19, 2026
By Liu Xinwu, People’s Daily In winter, Hanfeng Lake National Wetland Park in Kaizhou district, southwest China’s Chongqing municipality, presents a scene of serene…

China keeps upgrading world’s largest EV charging network
February 19, 2026
By Bai Guangdi, Zheng Yangyang, Wang Yongzhan, People’s Daily By the end of December 2025, China had built 20.092 million electric vehicle (EV) charging…