By He Yin, People’s Daily In March, China hosted two major international forums, the China Development Forum 2026 in Beijing and the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 in Hainan province. From Beijing to Hainan, both gatherings sent a clear message: despite global turbulence, China remains steadfast in pursuing high-standard opening up and innovation-driven…
By He Yin, People’s Daily At the recent 2026 Zhongguancun (ZGC) Forum Annual Conference, Kevin Kelly, founding executive editor of the international tech magazine Wired, stated that China stands at the forefront of technological breakthroughs, including AI, and is poised to emerge as a truly “cool” benchmark that inspires the world. This view captures something many see happening in China:…
By Chang Qin, People’s Daily From early-spring sugar tangerines to chilled fresh-cut navel oranges in summer, and to the over 1 billion cups of iced fresh lemonade sold year round — citrus has become a constant presence in Chinese consumption. Now, this ancient fruit is being reshaped by a sweeping transformation across China’s entire citrus industry. According to…
By Chen Zihan On social media platforms, senior users are quietly reshaping perceptions of aging. Today, it’s common to see 90-year-old men sipping bubble tea and playing basketball, or women in their sixties confidently sharing their life stories through short videos. According to a statistical report on China’s internet development, by June 2025, the number of internet users aged 60…
By Zhao Peng, Zhou Yajun, People’s Daily Good news came recently for Piao Huiling, an employee at the South Korea’s Dong-A Pharmaceutical’s Hainan branch. Her company’s dedicated “enterprise secretary” service sent a helpful list of recommended contract manufacturers. This personalized support is part of Hainan’s push to create a better environment for businesses. Since the launch…
By Wang Zhou, People’s Daily A new AI-driven canteen in Beijing’s Dongcheng district is transforming mealtime routines for residents and office workers. Operated by municipal enterprise Shoukai Group, the 260-square-meter “Jingshan AI Canteen” features 80 seats and serves three daily meals, demonstrating how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing everyday dining. “Once the ingredients are ready, machines…
ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (ABC): An amount of Rs 5.36 billion has been spent so far in the current fiscal year on 22 development projects in Gwadar under PSDP 2025-26. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the federal government had allocated Rs 16.79 billion for these projects for the Fiscal Year 2025-26. The total…
ISLAMABAD, April 16 (ABC): The OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (OIC-COMSTECH) and Huawei Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint ICT academy aimed at strengthening digital skills across OIC member states. They signed the MoU at the OIC-COMSTECH Secretariat in Islamabad. At the same venue, officials also…
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (ABC): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has included the development of 16 picnic spots and tourist facilitation services at nine destinations under its tourism development schemes. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, these initiatives form part of broader interventions being undertaken across the province, with a focus on Chitral under various tourism…
Staff Reporter SAHIWAL As Pakistan enters the high-demand spring and summer seasons of 2026, the pressure on the national grid system has intensified significantly due to rising temperatures, increased use of cooling appliances, and growing industrial and agricultural activity. In this challenging environment, the 1320MW Sahiwal Power Plant has once again demonstrated its critical…