Animated films lead China’s cinema boom in 2025

By Liu Yang, People’s Daily China’s film industry saw animated features deliver exceptional results in 2025, with nationwide box office revenue reached 51.832 billion yuan (about $7.37 billion). Animation alone contributed over 25 billion yuan — nearly half of the market — signaling a major industry shift. Ne Zha 2, a fantasy adventure film based…

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China assists Africa in digital transformation

By Dai Kairan, People’s Daily Digital transformation stands as a central objective within the African Union’s Agenda 2063. In recent years, cooperation between China and African nations within the digital economy sector has deepened and expanded significantly. This progress has been fostered under frameworks such as high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and the Forum on…

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Inbound tourism boom highlights more open, accessible China

By He Yin, People’s Daily During the New Year holiday, China’s inbound tourism market experienced robust growth, with ticket bookings rising by 110 percent year on year and reservations for experiential leisure activities surging more than thirtyfold, according to data from research institutions. The rapid growth underscores the dynamic interplay between tradition and modernity in…

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No country has the right to act as the world policemen

By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily At the beginning of 2026, the international order suffered severe disruption due to hegemonic actions. The United States launched military strikes against Venezuela, sent forces to seize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. On Jan. 5, the UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting addressing the crisis. Representatives of…

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Homestays catalyzing rural and tourism growth in Huangshan

By Luo Shanshan, Xu Jing, People’s Daily Homestays are increasingly integrated into China’s rural tourism and cultural industries, with Huangshan in east China’s Anhui province as a pioneering model. By embedding homestays within village ecosystems rather than operating them as standalone businesses, the city has transformed these accommodations into vibrant sources of rural revitalization. At…

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China shares AI-based early warning solutions to strengthen global climate resilience

By Li Hongmei, Jiang Xuehong, People’s Daily Extreme weather events occur daily across the globe. In Afghanistan, severe convective weather may bring damaging hailstorms, while Uganda might experience convective storm systems with intense rainfall. These sudden, localized events remain challenging for forecasters worldwide. China’s AI technology now enables early detection of such threats in both…

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Exposing sinister rhetoric behind Japan’s right-wing attempts to rewrite history

By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily Recent remarks by Toshio Tamogami, former chief of staff of Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force and a polarizing far-right figure, alleging that the United States had “framed” Japan for the Pearl Harbor attack have gained significant online traction. Such assertions are not isolated incidents but reflect persistent efforts by Japan’s right…

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Professor helps high-altitude communities grow fresh vegetables year-round

By Zhao Yongxin, People’s Daily For people living in high-altitude pastoral areas, access to fresh vegetables has long been constrained by harsh natural conditions, with limited varieties available throughout the year. For nearly two decades, Wang Zhonghong, a professor at Xizang Agricultural and Animal Husbandry University, has been working to change that. Inside a courtyard…

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