By Wu Qiqiang, Cheng Yuanzhou, People’s Daily A persistent bird call at a middle school in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, recently sparked a widely discussed life lesson, transforming a student’s frustration into an opportunity for learning about nature and coexistence. The situation began when students at Shenzhen Bao’an Middle School preparing for exams were disturbed by…
By Shen Jingran, People’s Daily Nestled against steep mountainsides in Wushan county, Chongqing municipality, southwest China, flat terrain is scarce. For generations, navigating the town meant arduous climbs up slopes and staircases. Running along the county’s central axis, Shennv Avenue once linked the upper and lower parts of the urban area with 1,136 steps. Walking…
By Fang Min, People’s Daily In Zhengzhou, capital of central China’s Henan province, a growing number of young entrepreneurs are turning their ideas into viable businesses, thanks to a supportive ecosystem that removes many of the common barriers to starting up. Du Zhenyang, 30, exemplifies this trend. Leading a team focused on AI-powered drone technologies within…
By Wang Yinxin, Li Junqiang, People’s Daily At 3 p.m. in New York, an engineer named Mike at a U.S. startup received a new assignment. He turned to an AI assistant powered by a Chinese large model. After entering a few key requirements, a well-structured project plan appeared on his screen within seconds. With the…
By Chang Biluo, Wang Zhe, Li Xinping, People’s Daily Noise pollution from sources like construction, traffic, and daily neighborhood activities is a pervasive challenge of modern life, directly impacting public well-being. In recent years, cities across China are increasingly harnessing advanced technologies to innovate noise management and improve the effectiveness of pollution control measures. In Licheng district, Jinan, east China’s…
By Wang Xinyue, Liu Wenxin, People’s Daily Chinese motorcycle brand ZXMOTO secured a historic breakthrough at the World Superbike Championship (WSBK), winning both races in the Supersport (SSP) class in Portugal round on March 28 and 29, local time. This marked the first time a Chinese-made motorcycle has claimed victory in a top-tier international competition, ending…
By Han Xin, People’s Daily At the start of the year, a resident surnamed Wang in Hefei, east China’s Anhui province, planned to replace her home appliances during a renovation. After comparing options both in stores and online, she chose a triple-drum washing machine. “The new model is stylish and much more energy-efficient,” she said, adding that she saved nearly 1,000 yuan…
By Liu Shiyao, People’s Daily China’s commercial space industry has taken another step forward with the successful maiden flight of the Lijian-2 Y1 carrier rocket, developed by CAS Space. The rocket was recently launched from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, successfully deploying multiple payloads — including the Qingzhou Cargo Spacecraft Test Vehicle, and…
By People’s Daily reporters On March 27, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Zero Waste released the first list of cities selected for the “20 Cities Towards Zero Waste” initiative. Three Chinese cities — Hangzhou in Zhejiang province, Sanya in Hainan province, and Suzhou in Jiangsu province — were included. These cities exemplify innovative approaches to waste reduction and resource efficiency. Hangzhou:…
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily On March 31, Japan’s Ministry of Defense proceeded with the deployment of so-called long-range missiles capable of “attacking enemy bases” in Kumamoto and Shizuoka prefectures, despite strong local opposition. This deployment marks a notable shift in Japan’s defense posture, as these weapons possess clear offensive capabilities that extend beyond the country’s traditionally…