Daily Times

By Wang Yunna, People’s Daily Recently, industrial humanoid robots developed by UBTECH Robotics Corp, a Chinese robot manufacturer based in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong province, were introduced to the assembly workshop of a factory of Chinese electric carmaker NIO in Hefei, east China’s Anhui province. They were put to work alongside humans to inspect the…

By Su Bin, Chen Junyi, People’s Daily The final competition of China’s Village Super League (VSL), an amateur football tournament dubbed “Cun Chao” by Chinese netizens, for this year was held in Rongjiang county, southwest China’s Guizhou province on July 20, following a pre-game show that demonstrated the rich cultural heritage of local ethnic minorities….

By Sheng Yulei, People’s Daily How do migrating fish overcome a 63-meter-high dam? The answer is artificial fishways. At the Huangjinxia water control project in Hanzhong city, northwest China’s Shaanxi province, a 1,908-meter-long ecological fishway extends upward along the dam. The water control project is the major water source of the Hanjiang-to-Weihe River water diversion…

By Zhang Shuo, People’s Daily The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is one of the most open and economically vibrant regions in China with bright prospects and infinite potential. Its total economic output has grown from 10.8 trillion yuan ($1.51 trillion) in 2018 to over 14 trillion yuan last year, achieving one-ninth of China’s…

By He Cong, Yao Xueqing, People’s Daily In June 2023, east China’s Jiangsu province planned to establish three basic science centers as part of its efforts to deepen reforms in the scientific and technological system and talent development mechanisms. These centers, focusing on physics, applied mathematics, and synthetic biology, are being piloted in research universities…

By Phoebe Haines Art is a universal language that transcends national boundaries and cultural barriers, connecting our diverse world. Art can be individual and unique, and yet art speaks to us all in a common language, serving as a bridge for mutual learning across different countries and civilizations. Photo taken after the “50 Years of…

By Zaw Win Maung A few years ago, a chance encounter with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) sparked my deep interest in this ancient culture. As I began to delve into classical TCM texts, I discovered that they not only contained various diagnostic and treatment methods such as pulse diagnosis, acupuncture, and massage therapy, but embodied…

By Kevin Watkins Ancient Chinese philosopher Laozi once said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” My connection with China began in just this way. Kevin Watkins stands in a garden near Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang province. (Photo provided by Kevin Watkins) On March 4, 1981, my hometown Hastings, New Zealand,…

By Vienna Cammarota I have been a fan of Italian traveler Marco Polo since childhood, which later led me to become a tour guide. Years of hiking have helped me maintain good health. Even at 75, I still have no need for reading glasses. About 20 years ago, my interest in China was sparked by…

By Stephen Chappell（Canada） My story with China began in the fall of 2005 when I came to China for the first time to teach English courses at Anqing Normal University in East China’s Anhui Province. Every morning I would take a walk in the park near the campus. One day I struck up a conversation…