By Yang Yanfei, People’s Daily As evening descended and city lights illuminated the streets, an immersive theatrical performance unfolded in Wenchangli, Fuzhou, east China’s Jiangxi province. On stage, a symbolic “dialogue across time and space” between Chinese playwright Tang Xianzu and William Shakespeare marked a highlight of the 7th Tang Xianzu International Theater Exchange Month. Co-hosted by the Jiangxi provincial…

By Huang Xiaohui, People’s Daily As winter blankets Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden, the vibrant landscape belies the scientific milestone it houses: a 30-square-meter “vault of life” — the seed bank of the National Wild Plant Germplasm Resource Center for Chenshan Botanical Garden (hereafter referred to as the Chenshan Center). The Center recently announced a significant…

By Jiang Xuehong, People’s Daily Yangxian county in Hanzhong, northwest China’s Shaanxi province, is renowned as the “Home of the Crested Ibis.” As evening descended, People’s Daily reporters followed staff members from Shaanxi Hanzhong Crested Ibis National Nature Reserve to a natural roosting site to observe the return of the birds. Soon, a flock of crested…

By Ding Yiting, People’s Daily Approximately 70 percent of China’s undiscovered oil and gas resources are located in ultra-deep formations, complex geological structures, and unconventional fields. Locating and accurately mapping these resources presents significant technical challenges. Recently, People’s Daily visited BGP Inc., a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), to explore how advanced geophysical technology is driving…

By Shi Fang, People’s Daily Just after 7 a.m., Xu Yanchun attached a powered front wheel to her wheelchair and began her commute across Beijing. Her day included delivering accessibility training to over 100 supervisors in Fengtai District before providing guided interpretation for international visitors at the National Barrier-Free Environment Exhibition Hall. After travelling more than…

By Liu Junguo, People’s Daily In recent months, the M511 complex, or M511 Light and Shadow Hui Commercial Center in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang province, drew a number of visitors from across the country. Located on Hangzhou’s Xixi Road, this M-shaped building leverages cutting-edge light and shadow technology to create a “micro park” of immersive audiovisual experiences….

By Li Hongxing, People’s Daily Malaysia is currently in its durian harvest season. Remarkably, durians picked in Malaysian orchards can reach markets in China within as little as 36 hours. This accelerated timeline is made possible by advancements across the supply chain – from quarantine and customs clearance to institutional innovation. Upgraded China-Malaysia trade cooperation has expanded market…

By Qiu Haifeng As an important indicator reflecting the vitality of China’s external economy, cross-border capital flows have demonstrated consistent growth over the past five years. In 2024, China’s total cross-border receipts and payments reached $14 trillion, marking a 64 percent increase from 2020. In the first three quarters of this year alone, the total reached $11.6…