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By Han Xin, People’s Daily Speed, scale and connectivity are defining features of China’s modern logistics system, offering a clear view into the nation’s economic vitality.. A case in point is the “cherry express.” Riding this dedicated route, a cargo aircraft carrying over 100 tons of fresh cherries can fly from Chile to Ezhou Huahu…

By Wu Jun, People’s Daily In China, car dealerships are commonly known as 4S stores, a model that integrates sales, spare parts, service, and surveys under one roof. Now, a groundbreaking concept is emerging: a robot 7S store in Wuhan, capital city of central China’s Hubei province. This pioneering store expands beyond the traditional 4S…

By Yao Xueqing Life aboard vessels navigating China’s Yangtze River has entered a new era of convenience: passengers can now order takeout even while ships are underway. “It’s just as easy as ordering food on shore—burgers, desserts, drinks, whatever you crave,” said Lu Jingyu, owner of the cargo vessel Xinmao 8868, as he enjoyed a…

By He Yin, People’s Daily Recent international discourse has highlighted China’s transformative achievements in the power sector, with foreign media suggesting the nation is poised to become the world’s first major “electrostate.” As electricity becomes central to the global clean energy transition, experts suggest future economic value may increasingly be measured in wattage. China’s science-based…

By He Yin, People’s Daily China’s automotive industry has once again drawn widespread international attention. From Chinese carmakers grabbing global attention at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to Canada announcing adjustments to its import policy on Chinese electric vehicles, global enthusiasm for Chinese automobiles continues to surge. In 2025, automobile production and sales…

By Liu Wenxin, People’s Daily, Sun Bing, Xie Wei, China Economic Weekly A single launch vehicle contains hundreds of thousands of components. Historically, compiling a complete set of quality documentation for an entire rocket requires quality engineers and process technicians to shuttle back and forth between vast quantities of paper records and fragmented information systems…

By Liu Junguo, People’s Daily On a winter day, the sharp crack of a baseball bat cut through the quiet of the countryside. Footsteps followed, along with bursts of cheers. The sounds didn’t not come from an urban stadium, but from a baseball field nestled among rice paddies and village homes. This is Xujiadai village,…

By Wu Jun, People’s Daily The Yangtze River, China’s longest river, flows through Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei province in central China. Spanning its northern bank in the middle reaches, the Shuangliu Yangtze River Bridge connects Wuhan with neighboring Ezhou, strengthening regional integration. As Peng Xiaobin, the bridge’s designer and deputy chief engineer of…

By He Yin, People’s Daily On Jan. 29, Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who was on an official visit to China. This marked the first visit to China by a British prime minister in eight years and was widely seen by the international community as an important…