
Netanyahu faces mounting global rejection as 61% express negative opinion
February 23, 2026
ISLAMABAD — A new global survey by Gallup International shows that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing mounting worldwide disapproval, with 61% of…

AI-powered virtual technologies transform Chinese filmmaking
February 22, 2026
HANGZHOU: China’s film industry is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual production technologies, reshaping how movies are made and boosting efficiency. At an…

China’s pragmatic approach boosts its soft power appeal
February 22, 2026
by Maya Majueran As global uncertainties deepen, influence is shifting away from ideological appeal toward the credibility of concrete actions. Countries today are increasingly…

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…