China sees 17.77 bln cross-regional trips in Q1
Cross-regional trips rose 2.2% while freight volume hit 13.19 billion tonnes. Transport investment reached 651.9 billion yuan, showing a stable economic start.
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China's Shanghai nickel futures open to global investors
China opens nickel futures and options to foreign investors to boost market liquidity and establish a globally representative "China price" for the metal.
China's raw materials sector registers strong start in January-March
China's raw materials sector saw 45.6% profit growth in early 2026. Highlights include the global debut of T1200 carbon fiber and gains in green construction.
China's software market to surpass 20 trillion yuan by 2030
Software revenue rose 11.7% to 2.15 trillion yuan in early 2026. MIIT targets 20 trillion yuan by 2030 through "AI plus software" and smart manufacturing.
Xiamen city sees surge of Taiwan travelers following cross-Strait ties-enhancing policies
Xiamen Airport trips to Taiwan topped 10,000 in a week, up 7.7%. New services include Hokkien broadcasts and one-stop assistance for first-time Taiwan visitors.
Open-ship event held in Shanghai to mark 77th anniversary of PLA Navy
Thousands visited the frigate Fuyang and supply ship Qiandaohu in Shanghai to mark the PLA Navy's 77th anniversary and experience China's naval modernization.
China, Mozambique upgrade ties to community with shared future in new era
China grants zero-tariff treatment to 53 African nations starting May 1. Presidents Xi and Chapo upgrade relations and sign deals on energy, AI, and trade in Beijing.
Xi calls for upgrading China-Mozambique ties
President Xi Jinping and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo agreed to elevate ties in Beijing. The move marks 50+ years of friendship and South-South unity.
Xi meets special envoy of Lao leader Thongloun
President Xi and Saleumxay Kommasith celebrate 65 years of ties. They pledged to advance the China-Laos community with a shared future and strategic alignment.
China-Laos ties face important opportunities in 2026: Chinese FM
FM Wang Yi meets Lao Deputy PM Saleumxay Kommasith in Beijing to boost railway connectivity and the China-Laos Economic Corridor during the Friendship Year.
Chinese VP meets secretary-general of Bangladesh Nationalist Party
Chinese VP Han Zheng met with BNP's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir to deepen strategic ties and cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.
Quanzhou Fashion Week highlights fusion of cultural heritage, modern design
Quanzhou, producer of 20% of the world's sports shoes, kicks off its 2026 Fashion Week. Over 10,000 guests explore the blend of Eastern aesthetics and tech.
China's ICT sector logs robust growth in Q1
China's software revenues rose 11.7% in early 2026. With 4.958 million 5G stations and 5G-A in 330 cities, the country bolsters its digital infrastructure.
China's industrial robots' output up 33.2 pct in Q1
China's Ministry of Industry reports 33.2% growth in industrial robots and 24.3% in ICs for Q1. AI applications in drones and consumer goods expand rapidly.
China's largest ultra-deep condensate gas field expands to 12 wells
China's largest ultra-deep condensate gas field in Xinjiang now has 12 wells exceeding 1 billion cubic meters in production through innovative water control.
