World Data Organization established to bridge global data divide

By Wang Yunshan, People’s Daily The World Data Organization (WDO) was officially established in Beijing on March 30, marking a new step toward strengthening global cooperation in data development and governance. According to its preparatory committee, the organization is a professional, non-governmental, and non-profit international body voluntarily established by relevant entities and individuals in the global data sector. It is…

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Underwater robots boost marine resource development in Dalian

By Liu Hongchao, People’s Daily In the waters north to the Manhua terminal in Suoyu Bay, Dalian, northeast China’s Liaoning province, gentle waves lapped against the quay. Not far offshore, researcher Yuan Guoliang from the Liaoning Underwater Robot Engineering Research Center was fine-tuning a piece of equipment. With a light tap, an orange underwater robot slipped…

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Drone soccer gains momentum China

By Song Haoxin, People’s Daily Drone soccer, an emerging sport that combines aviation technology with soccer-style competition, is rapidly gaining popularity in China. The trend was on full display at the recent Ablefly National Drone Soccer Championship Finals held in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan province, which was joined by 1,116 Chinese and foreign teams. Inside the…

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What makes China’s innovation so cool

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:…

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Small fruit, big reach: China’s citrus goes global

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…

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Older generations releases new vitality in digital age

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…

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Hainan FTP off to a strong start after 100 days

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…

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