China's Transport Hubs Brace for Record Passenger Flow Ahead of May Day Holiday
Major Chinese airports and railways report double-digit growth for May Day. Demand surges in Ningbo, Shenzhen, and Guangxi due to family and cross-border trips.
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Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting on economic situation, work
Presided over by Xi Jinping, the meeting focused on "AI plus" initiative, infrastructure growth, and fiscal stability to ensure a robust start to 2026-2030.
Beijing Honors Outstanding Workers, with Most Awards Going to Frontline Employees
1,462 individuals received Labor Medals in Beijing. Focus on frontline staff in AI, quantum tech, and green energy for the 14th and 15th Five-Year Plans.
Canton Fair Attracts 245,000 Overseas Buyers in First Two Phases
Attendance rose 2.2% with buyers from 219 countries. Focus on sustainable home products and advanced materials. Phase 3 starts May 1, featuring toys and textiles.
Iran's Mahan Air Resumes Passenger Flights to China
Mahan Air restores passenger flights to Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou following the February airspace closure. Regional aviation remains partially restricted.
China Adds Nearly 3 Million Urban Jobs in Q1, Unemployment Steady at 5.3%
China's urban unemployment rate hit 5.3% in Q1. The government issued 3.1 billion yuan in insurance refunds, while pension coverage reached 1.073 billion people.
Final Main Bridge of Pinglu Canal in Guangxi Put into Operation, Paving Way for September Navigation
Commercial freight volume hit 13.19 billion tonnes, up 4.1%. China invested 651.9 billion yuan in transport infrastructure, with port throughput rising 4%.
China's Transport Economy Remains Stable in First Quarter, Cargo Volume Up 4.1 Percent
Commercial freight volume hit 13.19 billion tonnes, up 4.1%. China invested 651.9 billion yuan in transport infrastructure, with port throughput rising 4%.
Pakistan's President kicked off his visit to China with factories, tea, and an award for a doctor who saved children.
President Zardari visits Hunan to boost trade and tech ties. Highlights include SANY Group tour, agriculture MoUs, and honoring Dr. Pan Xiangbin in Changsha.
China Builds Its Largest-Ever LNG Carrier and Has Five More in the Pipeline
The 299m vessel with 180,000 cbm capacity was delivered in Jiangsu. China Merchants Heavy Industry marks a milestone in the elite "crown jewel" shipbuilding market.
Sleeping at the Wheel Is Still a Dream, But Autopilot Is Almost Here: What Auto China 2026 Showed
At Auto China 2026, Huawei experts predict mass deployment of Level 3 self-driving cars by 2027. The world's largest auto show features 1,451 vehicles in Beijing.
Bought It — Got Some Money Back: China Makes Tourist Tax Refunds Instant
International visitors enjoy instant tax refunds at 8,000+ stores across China. New reforms in cities like Shanghai and Beijing simplify tourist shopping.
Sprawled on the Ground, Climbed a Tree, and Munching Bamboo: Ji Fu and You You Put On the Cutest Lunch of the Year
Charming video from Dujiangyan base shows pandas Ji Fu and You You with bamboo. Ji Fu, the heaviest cub ever born in captivity, stars in this delightful clip.
China adopts measures to regulate online marketing of financial products
PBOC and seven departments set strict rules for digital financial services. Prohibits misleading "low risk" ads and regulates third-party platform activities.
Smart glasses market booms in China amid rapid product iterations
China's smart glasses market booms with 2.46M units shipped in 2025. Online sales spiked 183.5% in early 2026, driven by AI integration and national subsidies.
