Duty-free sales in Hainan exceed 1.2 bln yuan in first week of 2026
Hainan’s duty-free sales reached 1.21 billion yuan in the first week of 2026, driven by strong consumer demand and expanded tax-free policies.
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Expanded drone utilization boosts low-altitude economy in China’s Greater Bay Area
China’s Greater Bay Area sees rapid growth of the low-altitude economy driven by expanding drone use in logistics, light shows, medical delivery and transport.
China Media Group unveils top 10 AI trends for 2026
A Chinese media group outlines the top 10 AI development trends for 2026, covering governance, embodied intelligence, multimodal AI and green technology.
China eyes greater advances in embodied intelligence, robots
Rising investment is accelerating the development of embodied AI and robotics in China, with startups attracting billions and boosting innovation.
Chinese robot vacuum brands gain strong global traction
Chinese robot vacuum cleaner brands are strengthening their global presence as shipments grow worldwide, led by Roborock, Dreame and Ecovacs.
Ski resorts receive growing tourists in China's Xinjiang, Guizhou
Tourist numbers are rising at ski resorts in China’s Xinjiang and Guizhou regions as winter tourism and ice-snow activities gain popularity.
China’s AS700 manned airship completes first commercial flight
China has launched the first commercial flight of the AS700 manned airship in Hubei, marking a milestone in low-altitude aviation and civil air transport.
Erenhot port in north China handles over 15,000 China-Europe freight trains in 5 years
From 2021 to 2025, over 15,000 China–Europe freight trains passed through Erenhot Port, highlighting steady growth in cross-border rail transport.
China’s Yangpu Port beats annual targets as container throughput jumps 65 pct in 2025
Yangpu Port in Hainan handled 3.3 million TEU in 2025, a 65% rise year on year, exceeding targets and strengthening its role in global logistics.
Chinese chip stock soars over 30 pct in trading debut at HKEX
Shares of Chinese chipmaker Iluvatar CoreX jumped over 30% in their debut trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange following a successful IPO.
Shanghai hits a record-high 7.14 million expat accommodation registrations in 2025
Shanghai recorded a historic high of 7.1 million foreign temporary residence registrations in 2025, highlighting the city’s growing openness and appeal.
2026 Beijing Book Fair opens
The Beijing Book Fair 2026 opened with leading publishers, over 400,000 books, promoting reading culture, digital publishing and national cultural policy.
Shanghai Port ranks world’s busiest by TEU throughput for 16 consecutive years
Shanghai Port handled a record 55.06 million TEUs in 2025, remaining the world’s busiest container port for the 16th consecutive year.
Sinopec, China National Aviation Fuel Group to conduct restructuring
China has approved the restructuring of Sinopec and China National Aviation Fuel Group to strengthen aviation fuel supply and green fuel development.
China leads surge in international standards proposals, publications in 2025
In 2025, China expanded proposals and publications of international standards in AI, energy, biotechnology and advanced industries.
