Category: Foreign
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Chinese researchers delve into 3D-printed earthquake-resistant buildings
By Kang Pu At a sci-tech park of the Institute of Engineering Mechanics (IEM) under China Earthquake Administration in Sanhe city, north China’s Hebei province, a team of Chinese experts in intelligent construction, structural engineering, and earthquake resistance conducted an intense “destructive” experiment for a 3D-printed house model. This 3D-printed concrete house model was brought…
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“Sky school bus” ensures safer trip to school for students in mountainous village
By Sheng Yulei, Ye Chuanzeng, People’s Daily In just less than three minutes, an elevator transported nine students from the valley floor of Nizhu River Grand Canyon to a cableway platform 268 meters above. After stepping out, the students boarded a cable car and reached their mountaintop school – the Guanzhai Village Primary School –…
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Sci-tech innovation highlight of Harbin Asian Winter Games
By Zhang Jiaying, People’s Daily Located in the southeastern part of Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang province, the Yabuli Ski Resort is the venue for snow events at the 9th Asian Winter Games. It is reported that the Yabuli Ski Resort utilizes nearly 1.3 million cubic meters of artificial snow. In the lead-up to the Games,…
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Chinese film industry sees rapid growth in visual effects technology
By Liu Yang, People’s Daily From breathtaking mythical battles in”Ne Zha 2″ to astonishingly realistic urban landscapes in “Detective Chinatown 1900,” Chinese cinemahas captivated audiences with groundbreaking innovations in visual effects (VFX) from the start of 2025, delivering exhilarating and immersive viewing experiences. In recent years, China’s film industry has experienced rapid growth, marked by…
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Ne Zha 2: groundbreaking success shaping new era for Chinese film industry
By Zuo Heng Since hitting the big screen during the 2025 Spring Festival holiday on Jan. 29, Chinese animated blockbuster “Ne Zha 2” has shattered multiple box office records, becoming the first film to cross 1 billion dollars in a single market.As of Feb. 12, its earnings had exceeded 9.3 billion yuan ($1.27 billion). This…
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Is foreign capital really withdrawing from China?
By Luo Shanshan, People’s Daily Lately, there has been much talk about foreign investors withdrawing from China on a large scale. Official data show that in 2024, foreign direct investment in the Chinese mainland in actual use dropped by 27.1 percent year on year, while the number of new foreign-invested firms increased by 9.9 percent…
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Harbin Asian Winter Gamescreates beautiful and unforgettable memories of ice and snow
By He Yin, People’s Daily The ongoing 9th Asian Winter Games held in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang province, themed “Dream of Winter, Love Among Asia,” embodies the shared aspiration of the Asian people for peace, development and friendship. Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Games,Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed a welcoming banquet, during which…
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Booming ‘China travel’ mirrors charm of China’s opening up
By He Yin, People’s Daily This Spring Festival, “China Travel” has reached new heights in popularity, with foreign travelers flocking to iconic destinations across the country. From marveling at lantern displays on the Jiuqu Bridge in Shanghai’s Yuyuan Garden to savoring a Chinese New Year’s Eve feast in the picturesque countryside of Zhejiang’s Lishui, from…
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Cold-weather testing industry thrives in Mohe, China’s northernmost city
By Guo Xiaolong, People’s Daily Mohe, located on the southern bank of the Heilongjiang River and the northern slope of the Greater Khingan Mountains, is the northernmost city in China. Temperatures here can plummet to minus 53 degrees Celsius, and the land is covered by ice and snow for nearly six months each year. Leveraging…
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Chinese smartphone brands gain popularity in Middle East
By Zhang Zhiwen, People’s Daily In recent years, Chinese smartphone brands have seen a steady rise in their sales inthe Middle East. According to data released by Singapore-based market research firm Canalys, smartphone shipments in the Middle East (excluding Türkiye) reached 11.5 million units in the second quarter of 2024, marking a 20 percent year-on-year…