May Holidays in China Set Records for Inbound Tourism Thanks to Visa-Free Policy
Post-pandemic tourism peaks in China during May holidays. Over 100k crossings at Vietnam border and record visits to Xi'an as visa-free access expands.
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Desert Highway Goes Carbon Neutral: How Xinjiang Generated 15 Million Kilowatt-Hours of Clean Energy
The Taklamakan desert road transition to solar power has generated 15M kWh. Its 436km tree belt absorbs 20,000 tons of CO2 annually, ensuring carbon neutrality.
From the Sand Dunes of Ordos to the Lakes of Suqian: Five Days That Changed China's Tourism Map
From off-road desert racing in Ordos to eco-tours in Henan, China’s regions leverage natural landscapes to draw millions of visitors and boost tourism revenue.
Andersen Award and Books for All Ages: Chinese Illustrator Cai Gao on Childhood, Purity, and Recognition Without Borders
80-year-old artist Cai Gao discusses her "0 to 100" philosophy for children's books. She is the first Chinese illustrator to win the prestigious award.
Not a Single Foot of Flat Land: How Guizhou's Nature Forced Humans to Build the Highest Bridges and Preserve Ancient Traditions
Explore Guizhou, where the world's highest bridges and the FAST telescope meet ancient Miao traditions like batik and stilt houses in Xijiang village.
Discounts of Up to 70% and Crowds of Shoppers: How Hainan Is Breaking Duty‑Free Records During the May Holidays
Hainan's duty-free malls recorded 209 million yuan in sales on May 1-2. Interactive events and 70% discounts drove a surge in electronics and luxury purchases.
Electric Vehicles Reshape May Holiday Travel Landscape
Electric vehicle charging hit a record 23 million kWh on the first day of May Day holidays. 15.4 million EVs now travel on China's expressways daily.
An Ancient City Shines in a New Light.
The 2,600-year-old city of Guangfu draws 100,000 daily visitors with Tai Chi water shows, dazzling lights, and traditional molten iron fireworks (Dahua).
May Holiday Travel Peak in China.
On the third day of the May Day holiday, China sees high demand for short-distance travel. Expressways near major cities face heavy congestion.
A Thousand‑Year Tradition at Full Gallop
Dali celebrates the 1,300-year-old Sanyue Jie festival with thrilling horse races. 18 teams and 90 horses compete in speed and archery disciplines.
World Record in the South China Sea. China Installs the World's Largest Floating Wind Turbine with a Capacity of 16 Megawatts
A record-breaking 16MW floating wind turbine was anchored off Guangdong coast. It is expected to power 24,000 households with clean energy annually.
Multi-functional robot assistants steal the show at Digital China Summit in Fuzhou
The 9th Digital China Summit in Fuzhou features 6,000+ technologies. Embodied AI robots for home care and industry see a 30% surge in annual orders.
How Guangzhou's Textile Industry Goes Global Through the Canton Fair
Local fabric suppliers in Guangzhou leverage the 139th Canton Fair to secure overseas orders through targeted matchmaking events with global buyers.
Chinese Healthy Foods Win Global Hearts at Canton Fair. Less sugar, natural ingredients — the new standard of healthy eating
The 139th Canton Fair showcases low-sugar candies, konjac snacks, and organic products, meeting global demand for healthy and natural food options.
Vienna and Xi'an connected by new direct flight as China-Austria air travel recovers
A new direct flight connects Vienna and Xi'an, restoring China-Austria air travel to pre-pandemic levels with over 20 weekly flights to five Chinese hubs.
