By He Yin, People’s Daily Amid rising unilateralism and protectionism, how can nations foster greater stability in regional and global development? China and ASEAN have delivered a compelling response. On Oct. 28 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the two parties signed the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol. This achievement not only marks another milestone in their shared commitment…

By Han Xin, People’s Daily Recently, China unveiled its performance in light industry achieved during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025), and three sets of figures stand out. The number of light industry enterprises reached 136,600 in 2024, growing at an average annual rate of 5.89 percent since 2020. Retail sales of key products totaled 7.93…

By Liu Shiyao, Li Junqiang, People’s Daily At 11:44 p.m. Beijing time on Oct. 31, the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft, aboard a Long March-2F carrier rocket, lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, embarking on a journey to China’s space station. This marked the 37th flight mission of China’s manned space program and the sixth…

By Luo Shanshan, People’s Daily The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will convene in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10. This year’s event will bring together 155 countries, regions, and international organizations, featuring 4,108 overseas enterprises and covering an exhibition area of more than 430,000 square meters – a new record high for both scale and participation….

By Chen Shangwen, People’s Daily As the latest wave of scientific and technological revolution reshapes global industries, the world economy is accelerating toward digitalization, sustainability, and intelligent development, generating strong momentum for global economic integration. As a member of the Asia-Pacific family, China remains committed to ensuring broad access to technological advancements while deepening regional cooperation in green innovation. This approach actively supports higher-quality, more resilient…

By He Yin, People’s Daily On Oct. 23, the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded successfully. The international community has closely monitored the session, recognizing the growing global significance of China’s five-year planning framework. Worldwide confidence remains high that China will continue to serve as both a stabilizing anchor and a…

By Ma Fei, People’s Daily Connectivity remains fundamental to human progress and is central to building an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future. For years, China has actively promoted comprehensive regional integration, aligning the Belt and Road Initiative with partner nations’ development strategies. This collaboration injects new momentum into fostering an open, innovative, and interconnected Asia-Pacific economy grounded in shared interests.. A pivotal moment…

By Ren Zhongping The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has started its fourth plenary session in Beijing on Oct. 20. The four-day meeting aims at studying the proposals for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social development, making the top-level design and strategic blueprint for China’s development in the…

By Wu Yong from People’s Daily After entering China through the Erenhot Port in Xilingol league, north China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, many Mongolian tourists make their way directly to Ulanqab. There, they find a welcoming stopover – a place to unwind and begin a journey of leisure and discovery. Centuries ago, Ulanqab was already a thriving…