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By Wang Wenzheng, People’s Daily China’s services trade saw rapid growth in the first half of 2024, according to the recently released official data. The country’s services trade totaled nearly 3.6 trillion yuan ($504.61 billion) between January and June, up 14 percent year on year. Trade in knowledge-intensive services showed sound growth momentum, and trade…

By Che Bin, People’s Daily Cote d’Ivoire is the world’s largest cocoa producer and exporter, accounting for nearly 40 percent of global production and exports. In the PK24 industrial park on the outskirts of Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire’s economic capital, a cocoa processing plant and cocoa bean warehouse are nearing completion. The project, contracted to China…

By Li Qiang, People’s Daily In recent years, Chinese smart manufacturing products, represented by artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, drones, smart home appliances, and new energy vehicles (NEVs), have become popular in Europe, bringing new experiences to European consumers and contributing to Europe’s green and low-carbon transformation. At the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024…

By Zhao Shan, People’s Daily Sanya, a tropical coastal city in south China’s Hainan province, is a renowned tourist destination. Recently, the city has seen a continuous rise in inbound tourism thanks to its unique natural environment and rich cultural resources. “I love exploring Sanya’s night markets. There are different kinds of amazing dishes like…

By He Yin, People’s Daily In the era of economic globalization, what is needed is not gaps of division but bridges of communication, not iron curtains of confrontation but highways of cooperation. In today’s world of turmoil and transformation, mounting unilateralism, protectionism and bullying as well as backlash against globalization have added to risks and…

By Xu Peiyu, People’s Daily Chinese autonomous driving technology is gaining international attention, popping up in a wide range of vehicles worldwide, such as street sweepers, massive mining trucks, shuttle buses, and taxi fleets. The Chinese autonomous driving industry boasts a well-developed industrial chain and advanced technologies. Upon entering the global market, Chinese self-driving solutions…

By Zhang Tianpei, People’s Daily The Exit-Entry Administration of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau and the Shanghai General Station of Immigration Inspection have been enhancing visa services and entry-exit processes to welcome foreign friends. These efforts include issuing China’s first e-visa, improving the process for visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships, and…

By He Yin, People’s Daily In today’s turbulent world, power politics and bullying practices are causing severe harm, and the international security landscape is fraught with chaos. As a responsible major country, China always upholds fairness and justice. Upholding fairness and justice has been a fine tradition and unwavering commitment of Chinese diplomacy. From putting…

By Yan Bing The world’s cultural and natural heritage is an important outcome of the development of human civilization and natural evolution. The recently held 46th session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO included China’s cultural heritage nomination: the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital on…

By Shi Yuanhao, Song Yiran, Chen Yiming, People’s Daily On the vast Pacific Ocean, container ship Jasmine owned by China’s COSCO Shipping Lines was braving the winds and waves. Upon arriving in Panama city, the ship slowly docked at the Port of Colon, close to the terminus of the Panama Canal on the shores of…