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China's zero-tariff policy widely applauded in Africa

China’s zero-tariff policy widely applauded in Africa

By Dai Kairan, People’s Daily Starting May 1, China fully implemented a zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. Meanwhile, it will continue advancing the negotiation and signing of agreements on economic partnership for shared…

Hunan's compact farm machinery gains momentum in global markets

Hunan’s compact farm machinery gains momentum in global markets

By Sun Chao, People’s Daily Central China’s Hunan province has rapidly emerged as a key exporter of agricultural machinery, with shipments surging due to strong product adaptability, advancing technology, and targeted global strategy. In 2025, the province’s agricultural machinery exports…

European automakers deepen ties with Chinese innovation

European automakers deepen ties with Chinese innovation

By Liu Zhonghua, Xu Xin, People’s Daily China’s rapidly advancing new energy vehicle (NEV) sector is spearheading the global automotive industry’s green transition, creating significant opportunities for collaboration between Chinese and European companies. According to statistics released by financial services…

Chinese team turns humanoid robots into 'football stars'

Chinese team turns humanoid robots into ‘football stars’

By Yan Yiqiao, People’s Daily Just days ago, during an anniversary celebration at Tsinghua University, the football-playing humanoid robots from the university’s Hephaestus robot team drew waves of amazement from spectators with their impressive skills. Back in August last year,…

China has become ‘training ground’ for global carmakers

By He Yin, People’s Daily China has become an indispensable “training ground” for global carmakers, an arena where rapid technological iteration and fast-changing consumer demand are pushing the industry to evolve at unprecedented speed. At the just concluded 2026 Beijing…

China's Yangjiang emerges as global wind power export hub

China’s Yangjiang emerges as global wind power export hub

By He Linping, People’s Daily At the southern shoreline of the Yangjiang High-tech Industrial Development Zone in Yangjiang, south China’s Guangdong province, strong sea winds rattle the iron gates of Guangdong Longma Casting Co., Ltd. (Longma) Inside the company’s laboratory,…

China sees surge in one-person companies in AI era

China sees surge in one-person companies in AI era

By Lin Lili, People’s Daily The term “one-person company” (OPC) has surged into China’s business lexicon this year, defining a new AI-era entrepreneurial model. Empowered by artificial intelligence, solo entrepreneurs can now build virtual teams capable of shepherding projects from…

China US trade negotiations symbolizing economic cooperation and global trade dialogue

The Philippines cannot pursue contradictory paths

By Fan Fan, Amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East, the Philippines has emerged as one of the first nations to face tangible repercussions. Recently, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos declared a nationwide energy emergency via executive order — the…