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5 seconds, 1 tree: Greening the Taklimakan Desert with Chinese tech At the edge of the Taklimakan #Desert in northwest #China's #Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, technology has boosted tree planting efficiency tenfold. Mechanized planting and drip irrigation have helped ensure a survival rate above 85 percent, giving the desert a whole new look. #ChinaTech

China turns apple industry into a global success story Chinese apples have been drawing growing attention on overseas social media. At the Paris International Agricultural Show held in Paris in February, #apples from Gangu county in northwest #China's #Gansu Province turned heads with their striking appearance, sweet fragrance and well-balanced flavor, attracting crowds of French and international visitors. One French vlogger, after sampling an apple from Gangu county, marveled on social media that its sweetness and crunch were absolutely incredible. The vlogger wondered how Chinese apples could be both delicious and produced in enormous quantities for exports. One of the vlogger's followers commented, asking how China manages to grow so many apples while maintaining such quality. Read full: en.people.cn/n3/2026/0320/c…

Trump faces growing political trilemma three weeks into Iran war Nearly three weeks into the #war with Iran, #US President Donald #Trump has found himself squeezed between three different sources of pressure: political allies, business leaders and even his own MAGA ("Make America Great Again") base -- each with its own expectations and demands. The president has issued contradictory statements regarding the targets, scale and duration of military action against Iran, reflecting his attempts to appeal to different constituencies. The inability to reconcile these competing pressures has left him caught in an "impossible trinity."

Three women bring warmth, cultural depth to development of S China's Hainan In south #China's #Hainan Province, three women from different cultural backgrounds are bringing warmth and cultural richness to the island's #development. One of the women is Marian Deborah Rosenberg, from the U.S., who has been living in Hainan since 2004. In the early days, whenever she spotted errors in the English translations on signboards at Hainan's scenic spots, she would jot them down, point out the mistakes, and offer more natural alternatives. Read full: en.people.cn/n3/2026/0320/c…

From Chongqing to the world: Century eggs go global Loved by some, feared by others. Century eggs from Yongchuan district, SW China's Chongqing Municipality are making their way across the world—one bite at a time. Would you give it a try? #BecomingChinese #CenturyEgg #chinamaxxing

Why Chinese transformers are in high demand globally #Transformers, seemingly unremarkable devices, have recently become highly sought-after products worldwide. According to #China's General Administration of Customs, China's transformer exports exceeded 64.6 billion yuan ($9.29 billion) in 2025, up nearly 36 percent year on year. The average export price per unit reached about 205,000 yuan, roughly 1/3 higher than the previous year. Many transformer manufacturers already have full order books, with some orders for data-center applications scheduled to run through 2027. What drives this strong global demand for Chinese transformers? The most immediate factor is surging international need. Read full: en.people.cn/n3/2026/0320/c…

European Central Bank holds rates amid mounting Mideast tensions The European Central Bank (#ECB) on Thursday held key interest rates unchanged amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the #MiddleEast. While recent energy price hikes have not altered the bank's near-term baseline, the ECB said it is "closely monitoring" the aftermath of the war, which is expected to influence inflation and the euro area's economic outlook.

China's second homegrown large cruise ship undocked in Shanghai #China's second domestically built large #cruise #ship was undocked in Shanghai on Friday, moving a step closer to trial #voyages and final delivery as the country expands its push into the cruise tourism market. The vessel, Adora Flora City, was slowly pulled and guided out of the construction dock by powerful tugboats at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). It will fully enter the wharf commissioning stage, said the shipbuilder. The ship will speed up interior installations and systems commissioning, according to Adora Cruises, operator of the cruise liner. The vessel is scheduled for delivery by the end of this year and will launch international routes from the Nansha International Cruise Home Port in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province.

China unveils plan to expand energy-saving equipment, boost green transition China on Friday rolled out a three-year action plan to accelerate the high-quality development of #energy-saving equipment, aiming to foster new drivers of #green growth and support the country's low-carbon transition. According to the plan, jointly issued by multiple government departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China will strive to achieve breakthroughs in key materials and components for energy-saving equipment from 2026 to 2028 and reach internationally leading levels in the efficiency of major equipment such as electric motors and transformers. The application of next-generation information technologies, including artificial intelligence, will be expanded in the sector, according to the plan. The ministry said efforts will focus on six major categories, including energy-efficient motors, water electrolysis hydrogen production, and information and communications devices. Experts noted that advancing the high-quality development of energy-saving equipment is a key step to improve industrial energy efficiency and achieve China's carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals, as well as strengthen industrial competitiveness. The ministry said it will step up the upgrading of energy-saving equipment, improve the standards system, and encourage regions where conditions permit to introduce supportive policies.

Over 10,000 Japanese rally in Tokyo to protest against PM's dangerous policies More than 10,000 #Japanese people gathered in #Tokyo Thursday night to protest against Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's dangerous policy agenda, including attempts to revise the country's pacifist Constitution and deployment of long-range missiles. Rallying outside the Second Members' Office Building of the House of Representatives, protesters held placards reading "No War" and "Oppose Constitutional Revision," calling for defending the pacifist Constitution and safeguarding #peace.

Language is the best key to understanding a country — Xi inspires young learners (3/3) #XiJinping #Chineselanguage

Language is the best key to understanding a country — Xi inspires young learners (1/3) #XiJinping #Chineselanguage en.people.cn/n3/2026/0320/c…

Language is the best key to understanding a country — Xi inspires young learners (2/3) #XiJinping #Chineselanguage

Chaozhou Citywalk: Discover a city where history is simply lived From incense at dawn to drums at dusk, Chaozhou in south China's #Guangdong Province moves to its own rhythm. Walk through ancient temples, cross the thousand-year-old Guangji Bridge, feel the thunder of #YinggeDance, and end the day around a pot of Chaoshan beef hotpot. In Chaozhou, history isn't performed. It's simply lived. #BecomingChinese #chinamaxxing #TastyChina #ChinaTravel en.people.cn/n3/2026/0320/c…

How AI is reshaping China's manufacturing landscape At a rubber company in #Hangzhou, a tech hub in east China's Zhejiang Province, a virtual car raced across the screen at 120 km/h, while the intelligent agent driving the vehicle ran an astounding 300 durability tests per second. #AI "With the intelligent agent, we can get results that satisfy automakers in just a few days," said Guo Leilei, an engineer of Zhongce Rubber Group in Zhejiang. In the past, tires were prototyped and handed over to car companies for field-testing, and this process often took at least six months, he added. Read full: en.people.cn/n3/2026/0320/c…

'Open-source' nature of Chinese modernization and its global significance During this year's "two sessions," the annual meetings of #China's top legislature, the National People's Congress, and top political advisory body, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, Chinese lawmakers approved the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social development. This plan provides a clear blueprint for China's #modernization path over the next five years, attracting significant global attention. The world is closely watching how China, deeply integrated into the global economy, will continue contributing to international growth. The increasing global significance of China's development stems fundamentally from the "open-source" character of its modernization approach. Read full: en.people.cn/n3/2026/0320/c…

UN chief urges U.S., Israel to end war, warns of global consequences #UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the #war's fallout was spreading far beyond the battlefield, cautioning of "propagation around the global economy that is really dramatic, with potential tragic consequences, especially for the least developed countries."

China's Jiangsu prioritizes embodied robotics as key future industry #China #Jiangsu #industry

Foreign firms bet big on China's innovation drive under 15th Five-Year Plan As #China rapidly emerges as a global innovation hub, "looking to the East" for scientific and technological #innovation has become a growing trend worldwide. During this year's "two sessions," the annual meetings of China's top legislature and political advisory body, China sent positive signals on sci-tech innovation, industrial upgrading, and the improvement of its business environment. Foreign companies operating in China are optimistic about strengthening their innovation capabilities in the country and finding new growth drivers. Read full: en.people.cn/n3/2026/0320/c…

Moviegoers traveling for premium screens drive cinema and tourism growth During the Spring Festival holiday, many young moviegoers hit the road, traveling to other cities in search of next-level cinema, from CINITY LED and IMAX GT to Dolby and 4D theaters. Traveling to another city just to catch a #movie is becoming a growing trend. In 2025, China's box office revenue reached 51.83 billion yuan ($7.52 billion), with 12.67 billion yuan generated by theaters offering special effects. Read full: en.people.cn/n3/2026/0320/c…