Tiaohua embroidery, a national‑level intangible cultural heritage, is celebrated for its deceptively simple yet remarkably intricate technique. With exquisite precision, each stitch crosses exactly three threads of the fabric, with the reverse side as clean and flawless as the front -- a hallmark of dexterous mastery! (Video source: Kuaishou)

At this year's China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, Hainan Province, where overseas exhibits accounted for a record 65 percent, companies from Switzerland, New Zealand, Canada and other markets used the event as a platform for global launches. For multinational firms, debuting products in China is increasingly a strategic decision tied to long-term positioning, reflecting the scale and evolution of the country's consumer market. People's Daily reporter Zhan Huilan spoke with global exhibitors to examine the factors driving this shift and China's expanding role in global product rollouts. (Produced by Zhan Huilan, Qiao Wai and interns Zhou Yishuang and Zhou Jiayu; Cover image by Chu Chu)

A small county in Jiangxi Province has become China's center for billiards. From high-quality slate to table manufacturing, Yushan has built a complete supply chain that supports top-level competitions worldwide. Join People's Daily reporter Zou Yun to find the story behind Yushan's rise to global billiards fame. (Produced by Zou Yun, Zheng Qi, Wang Zi, Li Shuo, Li Mingzhi and intern Sun Ziming, Shi Yuxin, Ma Siyu)

China on April 14, 2026 voiced firm opposition to the US military buildup and blockade of ships to and from Iranian ports at a time when relevant parties have already reached a temporary ceasefire. (Edited by Interns Wu Siyi and Lu Mengjie)

Circular fields of winter wheat have appeared on the edge of China's Taklamakan Desert. The fields, created by the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, have formed green rings in the sand. The project is part of a wider effort to stop the desert from spreading and improve poor-quality land. (Video source: Bingtuan Daily; Compiled by Lu Mengjie)

China on Tuesday launched the Lijian-1 Y12 carrier rocket to send eight satellites into space. The rocket blasted off at 12:03 pm (Beijing Time) from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in Northwest China. It successfully sent the satellites into their planned orbits.

Blending rhythm, agility and play, bamboo pole dancing is practiced by China's Li, Zhuang, Miao and other ethnic minority communities, where it is an energetic expression of cultural heritage. Watch as dancers weave, step and leap through fast-moving bamboo poles, perfectly in sync with the beat. (Video source: Kuaishou)

China's first 10,000-ton-class pure electric smart container ship Ning Yuan Dian Kun sets sail on April 15, 2026 from the Beilun port area of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port to Zhapu port in Jiaxing, East China's Zhejiang Province. Pure electric means the vessel is powered entirely by batteries and electric motors, with no fuel engine used for propulsion, unlike broader electric ships that may include hybrid systems. (Video source: Ningbo Evening News)

At the 6th China–International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), Canada makes its debut as the guest of honor—bringing dozens of brands to a lively pavilion in Hainan. From crowded booths to new expansion plans, Chinese and Canadian businesses aren't just here to close deals, they're exploring real opportunities in trade, food and lifestyle. Follow People's Daily reporter Zhan Huilan as she chats with exhibitors and visitors about how they see China's market—and how China–Canada cooperation is growing in everyday business. (Produced by Zhan Huilan, Fan Liuyi, Di Jingyuan, Qiao Wai, and interns Wang Yiwen and Sun Yuman; cover image by Li Mingzhi; proofread by Han Xiaomeng and Li Yuanxin)

Specifically designed for the 6th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), an Italian sculpture titled "Daughter of the Sea" has been completed in Haikou and installed at the Italian pavilion in Hall 4.

This year marks the 55th anniversary of what's known as Ping-Pong Diplomacy between China and the United States. An event was held in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, over the weekend to commemorate decades of friendly exchanges between young people from the two countries.

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Robots are racing at full speed in Beijing this Sunday night—and yes, it's real. They're getting ready for their own marathon.

Yunnan's Water-Splashing Festival turns the streets into a lively scene of water, joy, and blessings. Water is viewed as a sacred symbol, and people splash one another to wash away misfortune and bring happiness and good fortune.