PAKISTAN
PNCA announces March 29 family festival with music, food and children’s activities
Islamabad, March 25: The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will host a family festival in Islamabad on March 29, bringing together live music, food stalls and interactive activities in a day-long public event. The programme will run from 12:00pm to 8:00pm at the PNCA complex. The festival is…
BUSINESS
CHINA
China claims global auto sales lead from Japan, sets sights on quality
By Wang Hui, People's Daily In a significant shift for the global automotive industry, Chinese automakers sold nearly 27 million vehicles worldwide in 2025, surpassing Japan's approximate 25 million sales. This marks the first time China has ended Japan's 25-year reign as the global sales leader. The milestone is underscored…
WORLD
The Philippines cannot pursue contradictory paths
By Fan Fan, People's Daily 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 first such declaration globally since disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Heavily reliant on imported energy, the Philippines confronts surging oil prices that exacerbate already high inflation and pose significant political risks. Transport groups across the country have repeatedly staged large-scale protests outside the presidential palace, denouncing soaring fuel costs and perceived governmental inaction.. What followed, however, was particularly noteworthy. On the very day…
ENTERTAINMENT
TECHNOLOGY
From underdog to contender: China’s motorcycle breakthrough signals industrial advancement
By Cui Qi, People's Daily At a recent round of the Superbike World Championship (WSBK) in Portugal, Chinese brand ZXMOTO, founded just two years ago by Zhang Xue, claimed victory in the World Supersport (WorldSSP) category, breaking a decades-long dominance by European, American and Japanese manufacturers. The achievement quickly captured significant international media attention and trended on social media. Many commentators hailed it as a "stunning upset" and the potential dawn of "a new era in superbike racing." Why has this breakthrough resonated so widely? A closer look at international coverage offers a clear answer. "Breaking stereotypes -- this time China means business," read a…
