Herdswomen on the grasslands of Inner Mongolia making hay with tractors, People's Republic of China, 1973 -- Daily LIFT #1905

U.S. military action is disrupting key energy suppliers, putting China’s reliance on foreign sources to the test. Even as Beijing strengthens domestic capacity and diversifies imports, the crisis exposes the limits of its energy strategy. A tanker docked in the Chinese port of Qingdao -- Benlisquare, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons By Brittani Banks (WP User) and John P. Ruehl China’s energy security may be put to its first true test in 2026 with the seizure of Venezuelan

Xi Jinping at the ceremony for Song Ping -- image via the State Council of the PRC On Tuesday, March 10, Chinese leaders including Xi Jinping and Li Qiang paid their respects to the legendary Communist Party veteran Song Ping at a ceremonial event in Beijing. The ceremony took place at the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery in Beijing, where the remains of Song Ping were cremated following his death on March 4 at the age of 109. Current top leaders Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Q

The Central Committee of the Portuguese Communist Party, meeting on March 1 and 2, 2026, analysed the evolution of the international situation as part of a larger analysis that also looked at national issues in Portugal. International situation: 1. The escalation of confrontation and aggression promoted by imperialism, inseparable from the structural crisis of capitalism and the difficulties faced by the major capitalist powers, represents the most serious threat to the peopl

Marti statue in Cienfuegos -- Vgenecr, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons By Daniel Delgado and Ellen Von Zur Muehlrn This article originally appeared in People’s World . Trump’s recent escalation against Cuba, threatening to tariff nations that trade oil with Cuba, is compounding hardships in the island nation and motivating the international solidarity community to help. Since the kidnapping of Venezuela’s sitting President, Nicolás Maduro, on Jan. 3, the MAGA administrat

Vietnam-China solidarity float, 1964 -- Daily LIFT #1899

Representational Image Various Sources According to China's government work report submitted to the National People's Congress, the economy aims to grow between 4.5% and 5% in 2026. Premier Li Qiang emphasized that this target aligns with China's long-term objectives through 2035 and the broader goal of achieving socialist modernization. Setting a slightly moderate growth rate leaves room for structural adjustments, reforms, and risk management, the report noted. Analysts des

Opening of the session in Beijing -- image via X Various Sources The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China's top political advisory body, convened its fourth session of the 14th committee in Beijing, marking the start of the country's annual “Two Sessions” alongside the National People's Congress (NPC). It officially opened on March 4, 2026, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, with President Xi Jinping and top Chinese lea

It’s obvious that Trump loves the feel of power. It no doubt gives him a rush more intoxicating than any drug. Trump announces attacks on Iran -- public domain image By Les Leopold, Common Dreams Since resuming power 13 months ago, President Trump has declared he should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize . At the same time, he has attacked civilian boats in the Caribbean, abducted the head of Venezuela , blockaded Cuba , conducted air strikes in Nigeria , Somalia , Yemen , and

The People's Communes Are Good, school poster, Rui Guangting, People's Republic of China, 1958 -- Daily LIFT #1891 The poster's title is from a quote by Mao.

Students at a school for the deaf sing "The East is Red", People's Republic of China, 1972 -- Daily LIFT #1887

Revolutionary teachers and students of the Central Academy of Industrial Arts erect a massive poster in Beijing, 1968 -- Daily LIFT #1886

Images via the KCNA Various Sources The Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) opened on February 19, 2026 in Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), bringing together thousands of delegates and observers to set policy priorities, with a key focus on improving economic activity under Kim Jong Un's leadership. The Ninth Congress represents the highest decision-making body of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), as stipulated under party rules to be

Study the People's Liberation Army's hard work and plain living, poster, People's Republic of China, 1966 -- Daily LIFT #1880

The cave-house at the tool at Phoenix Mountain where Comrade Mao at one time lived. Excerpted from an article by Ruth Lake, a New Zealander visiting Yenan (now translated as Yan'an), People's Republic of China, in 1966 (China Reconstructs Magazine): The caves are one of the greatest surprises in Yenan, We have seen pictures of these hillsides pierced with a thousand eyes, the rows of arched caves extending along ledged terraces to house colleges, cadres. hospital and armymen,

Images via Estudios Revolución Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel spoke to the press on Thursday, February 5, in Havana about the situation facing the island in the wake of the latest criminal measures imposed by Washington and the Trump regime. This very long press conference that involved exchanges with several reporters is of real importance in understanding the situation from a perspective not generally reflected in the western media. We are translating the questions and a

Vintage representational image of Chinese Sweet and Sour spareribs From China Reconstructs, People's Republic of China, 1966. Recipes for Spareribs SPARERIBS are a perennial Chinese favourite. Here is a basic recipe for deep-fried spareribs which can be served in two different styles, either with sweet-and-sour sauce. or with a salt-and-pepper dip. Deep-fried Spareribs 3 lb. spareribs 1 teaspoon soya sauce 1/2 tablespoon rice wine (or sherry) 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons c

People Who Conquer Nature, Shih Pang-Hua, People's Republic of China, 1966 -- Daily LIFT #1863

Shantung Sisters Learn to Plant Rice, Pai Yi-ju, People's Republic of China, 1966 -- Daily LIFT #1862

Responding to a question from the Latin American left news outlet Telesur on January 27, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakin reaffirmed China's support for Cuba and denounced the US blockade. Telesur: Recently the Cuban government denounced the intensification of the illegal U.S. blockade, particularly regarding the supply of oil, which has severely impacted the Cuban economy and the daily lives of its people, constituting a form of collective punishment accordi