China sees strong travel demand for upcoming New Year holiday
China records strong growth in domestic air travel bookings ahead of New Year 2026, with tourists choosing winter resorts and warm destinations.
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China's top legislature concludes standing committee session
China’s top legislature concluded the 19th session of the NPC Standing Committee, adopting new laws, amendments and key legislative decisions.
China adopts revised Foreign Trade Law
China has approved amendments to its Foreign Trade Law. The revised law will take effect on March 1, 2026, strengthening trade governance and protections.
China releases three action plans to build pilot zones for Beautiful China Initiative
China’s State Council approved action plans to build pilot zones under the “Beautiful China” initiative in key regions including BTH, Yangtze Delta and GBA.
China to develop first 52 national-level zero-carbon industrial parks
China has released its first list of 52 national near-zero carbon industrial parks aimed at cutting emissions and supporting the country’s green transition goals.
China's first gigawatt-level offshore solar project achieves full grid connection
China has connected its first 1 GW offshore solar power project to the grid, now the world’s largest open-sea photovoltaic power station.
China's highest-altitude hydropower station starts operation
China’s highest-altitude hydropower plant Yebatan has started power generation. The 2.24 GW project is a key energy project of the 14th Five-Year Plan.
Macao welcomes record 39.41 million tourist arrivals in 2025: official data
Macau welcomed a record 39.41 million tourists in 2025. Growth was driven by mainland Chinese visitors, travel facilitation policies and major global events.
Chinese investment in Eurasia grows significantly over past decade: bank report
Chinese investment in Eurasia has surged 80% over the past decade, reaching a record $66 billion by mid-2025, driven by industry, energy and greenfield projects.
China’s financial institutions report 8.7 pct growth in total assets
China’s financial institutions reported 8.7% growth in total assets by Q3 2025, led by banking, securities and insurance sectors, PBOC data shows.
China’s digital industry revenue up about 9 pct in 2025
China’s digital industry revenue is set to grow about 9% in 2025, driven by telecoms, software growth, rapid 5G expansion and AI-powered manufacturing.
Expressway traversing north, south Xinjiang opens to traffic
The Urumqi–Yuli Expressway across the Tianshan Mountains opens to traffic, halving travel time and boosting logistics, trade and regional connectivity in Xinjiang.
China’s high-speed rail mileage tops 50 000 km
China’s high-speed rail mileage has surpassed 50,000 km with the opening of the Xi’an–Yan’an line, reinforcing the world’s largest and fastest rail network.
China’s 2025 cotton output jumps by 7.7 pct
China’s cotton output reached 6.641 million tons in 2025, up 7.7% year on year, driven by expanded planting area and higher yield per hectare.
China’s Chengdu launches low-altitude blood transport service
Chengdu launches low-altitude drone blood transport, cutting delivery time by over 50% and strengthening emergency medical response and rare blood supply.
