By Liu Shiyao, (People’s Daily China) 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 multipleContinue Reading
By Wang Zhou, (People’s Daily China) 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.”OnceContinue Reading
By Wang Wenzheng China’s newly revised Foreign Trade Law officially came into effect on March 1, 2026. The legislation aims to strengthen legal safeguards as China accelerates its transformation into a trader of quality. The revision reflects China’s specific conditions while aligning with international rules and practices. The revisionContinue Reading
By Dou Hao, (People’s Daily China) Hangzhou, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province, is rapidly developing a thriving open-source AI community. This ecosystem connects developers, startups, and industry resources, accelerating the transformation of ideas into real-world applications.At the center of this ecosystem is the ModelScope community, one of China’s largestContinue Reading
A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran took effect on Wednesday, with peace talks scheduled to begin later this week in Islamabad, Pakistan. The ceasefire has drawn widespread international support, accompanied by calls for sustained negotiations to achieve lasting regional peace and stability. The following is aContinue Reading
A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday reiterated the mainland’s readiness to strive for peace across the Taiwan Strait. Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks when she responded to a question about the visit of a Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party delegation led byContinue Reading
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said Wednesday that the two-week ceasefire with the United States does not signal an end to the war, pending negotiations over the details of its 10-point plan. According to Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency, the 10 points are as follows: 1. U.S. commitment toContinue Reading
By Alexander Ayertey Odonkor Lead: As global trade fractures and protectionism rises, China’s extension of zero tariffs to 53 African nations offers the continent a crucial opening to grow exports, attract investment and boost development. Starting May 1, 2026, China will expand its zero-tariff policy to cover imports fromContinue Reading
A Response to Growing Narratives of Economic Breakdown By Tanimu Yakubu Nigeria is not collapsing. We are confronting reality. What Nigerians are experiencing today is painful but necessary. Years of accumulated distortions are being unwound. Distress is real—but distress is not disintegration. Collapsed states do not unify exchangeContinue Reading
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has agreed to “suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks.” Trump wrote on social media that his decision is “subject to” Iran agreeing to the complete, immediate and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz. “TheContinue Reading
