The Philippines cannot pursue contradictory paths

By Fan Fan, People’s Daily Amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East, the Philippines has emerged as one of the first nations to face tangible repercussions. Recently, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos declared a nationwide energy emergency via executive order — the first such declaration globally since disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Heavily reliant on imported energy, the Philippines…

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From underdog to contender: China’s motorcycle breakthrough signals industrial advancement

By Cui Qi, People’s Daily At a recent round of the Superbike World Championship (WSBK) in Portugal, Chinese brand ZXMOTO, founded just two years ago by Zhang Xue, claimed victory in the World Supersport (WorldSSP) category, breaking a decades-long dominance by European, American and Japanese manufacturers. The achievement quickly captured significant international media attention and trended on…

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China’s Hainan Free Trade Port: a dynamic hub for growth, not a tax haven

By Wang Donghui, People’s Daily The implementation of independent customs operations across Hainan Island has significantly accelerated the development of China’s Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP). A suite of preferential tax policies supports this momentum, designed to foster investment and industrial growth. However, these incentives raise a pertinent question: could the Hainan FTP become a…

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Any provocation seeking to meddle in Taiwan question will come at a cost

By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily Recently, China, in accordance with its Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, imposed countermeasures on Keiji Furuya, a member of Japan’s House of Representatives. This is a just and necessary step to safeguard national sovereignty and uphold international law, as well as a stern warning to Japanese right-wing forces and “Taiwan independence” separatist…

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Tiny tokens, big market: how AI usage is powering China’s smart economy

By Wang Yunshan, People’s Daily Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now integrated into a vast array of practical applications, from searching information and writing code to refining content, financial risk management, intelligent customer service, and debugging. Behind each of these applications lies the extensive use of a fundamental unit: the Token. A token represents the smallest unit…

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Hangzhou emerges as a hub for open-source AI innovation

By Dou Hao, People’s Daily Hangzhou, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province, is rapidly developing a thriving open-source AI community. This ecosystem connects developers, startups, and industry resources, accelerating the transformation of ideas into real-world applications. At the center of this ecosystem is the ModelScope community, one of China’s largest open-source platforms for AI large models….

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Shenzhen school transforms bird song complaint into valuable life lesson

By Wu Qiqiang, Cheng Yuanzhou, People’s Daily A persistent bird call at a middle school in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, recently sparked a widely discussed life lesson, transforming a student’s frustration into an opportunity for learning about nature and coexistence. The situation began when students at Shenzhen Bao’an Middle School preparing for exams were disturbed by…

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Mega escalator system brings convenience to residents in mountainous county in SW China

By Shen Jingran, People’s Daily Nestled against steep mountainsides in Wushan county, Chongqing municipality, southwest China, flat terrain is scarce. For generations, navigating the town meant arduous climbs up slopes and staircases. Running along the county’s central axis, Shennv Avenue once linked the upper and lower parts of the urban area with 1,136 steps. Walking…

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