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China’s automobile trade-ins spur business volume of recycling enterprises

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By Fang Min, People’s Daily

Trucks loaded with scrapped vehicles pulled into a dismantling workshop of Henan Recycling Technology Co., Ltd. in Luoyang,, central China’s Henan province. Inside the workshop, scrapped vehicles would be completely repurposed.

In the bustling workshop, machines operated at full capacity, accompanied by the rhythmic clanking of tools. Components such as doors, wheels, batteries, and engines were meticulously disassembled, sorted, and sent to different destinations: steel materials were crushed and delivered to steel mills for reuse; old tires were recycled by downstream companies to produce rubber granules; and engines in good condition were sent to factories for refurbishment in accordance with national standards.

“This year, favorable policies have encouraged many vehicle owners to scrap their old cars and purchase new ones. Once the required documents are prepared, they can claim subsidies,” said Zheng Yinghui, deputy general manager of the Henan-based company.

The “favorable policies” Zheng referred to are China’s recent initiatives to promote vehicle trade-ins. These policies include subsidies for consumers who replace their old vehicles with new ones through official scrapping and renewal programs.

Such measures have sparked enthusiasm for upgrading vehicles and have significantly increased the workload for dismantling enterprises like this one in Henan. According to Wang Gongxian, deputy manager of the scrapped vehicle division ofHenan Recycling Technology Co., Ltd., more than 10,000 scrapped vehicles had been acquired by the company as of early November, a nearly 70 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

At a deregistration inspection area for scrapped vehicles, Zhang Yaoshen drove his old car onto a weighbridge, where the vehicle’s residual value was calculated based on its weight. For most old vehicles, owners receive around 2,000 yuan ($276.48) per ton.

“My car has been running for over a decade, and the fuel consumption has become increasingly high. I’ve been wanting to switch to a new energy vehicle (NEV). The current trade-in subsidies are a great deal, saving me about 20,000 yuan,” Zhang said.

In about half an hour, the deregistration procedures were completed, and his old car joined others heading for the dismantling workshop.

Many car owners, like Zhang, are taking advantage of the policies to replace outdated fuel vehicles with newer, more efficient options. Whether it’s an old fuel vehicle with declining performance or an early-generation new energy vehicle with limited range, these policies are driving a wave of vehicle upgrades across the country.

The vehicle trade-ins are injecting new energy into automobile consumption. By Nov. 18, over 4 million subsidy applications for vehicle scrappage and replacement had been submitted nationwide. In the first ten months of this year, China’s automobile production and sales both surpassed 24 million units, maintaining growth on an already high base.

Encouraged by subsidies, many people have opted for low-carbon, environmentally friendly alternatives. From January to October this year, the production and sales of NEVs in China grew by 33 percent and 33.9 percent year on year, respectively, with nearly 40 percent of new car sales being NEVs. This reflects a growing embrace of green consumption across the country.

The trade-in program has also opened new opportunities for the recycling industry. From January to October, 5.846 million scrapped vehicles were recycled nationwide, a year-on-year increase of 55.9 percent. In October alone, the number of recycled vehicles reached 879,000, up 113.4 percent from a year ago.

Recycling enterprises across China are accelerating technological innovation and enhancing production efficiency. For example, companies are adopting tiered utilization methods for used power batteries to maximize their lifecycle. In response to the increasing scrappage of city buses, diesel trucks, and agricultural machinery, businesses are expanding their operations to improve the speed and efficiency of recycling and reuse.

“Next, we will enhance the speed and efficiency of vehicle dismantling, expand the circular economy, and achieve green, low-carbon development,” said Zheng.

At the same time, relevant authorities are working to regulate the market and improve services. To make the process more convenient and reassuring for car owners, the government regularly publishes information about licensed vehicle recycling and dismantling companies. Efforts are also being made to improve the recycling network, optimize enterprise layout, and promote door-to-door vehicle collection services.

With the ongoing impact of trade-in policies, China’s new car sales market and the automotive after-sales market are poised for even greater growth.

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Trump begins mass layoffs at Voice of America

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The Trump administration has initiated sweeping layoffs at Voice of America (VOA) and other U.S.-funded international broadcasters, effectively dismantling institutions long seen as critical for American influence abroad.

 

On Sunday, contractors working for VOA received an email notification that their employment would be terminated by the end of March. “You must cease all work immediately and are not permitted to access any agency buildings or systems,” the email read, according to multiple staff members who confirmed the development.

 

The move, which comes just a day after all employees were placed on administrative leave, disproportionately affects non-English-language services, where contractors make up a significant portion of the workforce. Many of these contractors are not U.S. citizens and may now face visa issues, further complicating their status in the country.

 

While most full-time staff remain employed for now, they have been told not to work, leaving VOA and its sister organizations in a state of uncertainty. Some services, unable to produce new programming, have resorted to playing music.

 

VOA, founded during World War II, has been a critical tool for U.S. public diplomacy, broadcasting in 49 languages to audiences in countries where press freedom is restricted. However, President Trump signed an executive order on Friday targeting its parent organization, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), as part of broader federal budget cuts.

 

The cuts extend beyond VOA, affecting other U.S.-funded media entities such as Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, Radio Farda (which broadcasts in Persian to Iran), and Alhurra, an Arabic-language network launched after the 2003 Iraq invasion. The administration argues that taxpayers should not fund what it calls “radical propaganda,” despite VOA’s longstanding editorial independence.

 

Liam Scott, a VOA journalist covering press freedom and disinformation, expressed concern over the decision. “I’ve covered press freedom for a long time, and I’ve never seen something like what’s happened in the U.S. over the past couple of months,” he wrote on social media.

 

The move has drawn international attention, particularly from China and Russia, which have been expanding their own state-funded media efforts. The Chinese state-run *Global Times* reacted with an editorial declaring that “the monopoly of information held by traditional Western media is being shattered.”

 

Trump’s administration has pursued aggressive cuts across federal agencies, including eliminating most foreign aid and significantly reducing the Department of Education. With input from tech billionaire Elon Musk, Trump has focused on reducing government size to facilitate tax cuts.

 

As the global media landscape shifts, the dismantling of U.S.-funded broadcasters leaves a vacuum that could be filled by rival state-controlled networks. Whether Congress or legal challenges will intervene remains to be seen, but for now, the future of America’s international broadcasting efforts hangs in the balance.

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Judge blocks Trump from deporting non-citizens using wartime law

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A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s attempt to deport migrants allegedly linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua under a wartime law.

US District Judge James Boasberg issued a restraining order preventing the administration from using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to expel undocumented migrants accused of gang ties. The order initially protected five individuals challenging the deportation but was later expanded to all affected noncitizens in US custody.

Boasberg also directed that any planes carrying these migrants be returned to the United States. “Any plane containing these folks that is going to take off or is in the air needs to be returned,” he ruled. The restraining order will remain in effect for 14 days or until further court action.

The Trump administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act, citing Tren de Aragua as a terrorist organization that has “unlawfully infiltrated the United States” and is engaging in hostile actions. However, civil rights groups, including the ACLU, argue that the gang’s activities do not meet the legal definition of an invasion.

The Justice Department has appealed the ruling, while the case continues in court.

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China’s new chapter in global innovation

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By Gu Yekai, Liu Yiqing, People’s Daily

At a smart construction project site managed by China State Construction Engineering Corporation, a quiet technological revolution is underway. Amid cranes and concrete, engineers are deploying advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems that could fundamentally reshape the construction industry.

Li Fengjian, an AI specialistwith Xianyuan Technology, detailed how the company’s latest intelligent system – built on a large model – adapts to complex construction environments.”Engineering machinery equipped with intelligent agents can adjust its operations automatically in response to weather conditions,” Li explained, adding that a spatiotemporal sensing network further enhances the system, providing real-time tracking of both personnel and materials throughout the construction site.

In February this year, Xianyuan Technology rapidly integrated its self-developed model with DeepSeek-R1, effectively blending a general-purpose framework with industry-specific models. This integration, Li noted, has produced a solution capable of delivering expert-level performance in challenging, dynamic environments. The firm is based in the Shanghai Foundation Model Innovation Center, aburgeoning AI incubator that now hosts over 200 innovative enterprises.

China’s technological transformation extends well beyond the construction sector. Overthe past three decades, the country has evolved from its initial forays into internet connectivity to becoming a key player in global digital innovation.

Here, a steady stream of technological innovations are emerging, from the early days of emails and web browsing to the cutting-edge technologies represented by DeepSeek and the dynamic evolution of social media.

Wu Jianping, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering and headof the Zhongguancun Laboratory, pointed out that while China had introduced only one internet standard before 2005, it now contributes to over 200 worldwide. Such strides illustrate the country’s concerted push toward high-level technological self-reliance – a journey marked by both persistence and determination.

Beyond the digital realm, China is makingsignificant inroads in aerospace, new energy, and other high-tech sectors. It has transitioned from being a follower to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with global leaders, and in some areas, even taking the lead. Wu attributed these achievements to a dynamic ecosystem of policy reforms and talent cultivation that encourages creativity and technical expertise at every level.

Amid intensifying international competition, collaborative research and the integration of new technologies with traditional industries are central to China’s high-quality economic development.

Mei Linhai, a researcher at China’s State Key Laboratory of Cognitive Intelligence, remarked that the age of AI calls for continuous exploration. “In this era, everyone is an innovator. Only by persistently pushing the boundaries can we remain at the forefront of both technological and industrial development,” Mei observed.

In the field of general-purpose AI, Mei emphasized that independent innovation is paramount. He advocates for a self-driven industrial ecosystem that leveragesbreakthrough technologies to boost productivity and unlock new possibilities, Mei said.

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