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Travel bookings for upcoming New Year holidays increasing
China is seeing a sharp rise in travel bookings ahead of the 2026 New Year holidays, with strong growth in rail, air and winter tourism demand.
China Media Group unveils mascots for Spring Festival Gala
China Media Group unveiled mascots for the 2026 Spring Festival Gala, celebrating the Year of the Horse, symbolizing vitality, strength and progress.
China’s fiscal revenue up 0.8 pct in first 11 months
China’s fiscal revenue rose 0.8% year on year in the first 11 months of 2025, with higher spending on social security, education and healthcare.
China’s agricultural exports expand during past five years
During the 14th Five-Year Plan, China increased agricultural exports by 34.6%, supplying products to 224 countries and supporting rural development.
China’s service industry maintains steady growth in Jan-Nov
China’s service sector expanded 5.6% year on year in the first 11 months, driven by high-tech services, rising consumption and structural upgrading.
China’s visa-free transit policy boosts inbound tourism
China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy has boosted inbound tourism, driving strong growth in international arrivals to Beijing, Shanghai and regions.
Stunning ice sculptures shine at world’s largest ice and snow theme park in northeast China
Harbin launched the world’s largest Ice and Snow theme park, covering 1.2 million sq m and featuring ice sculptures, AI lighting and winter festivals.
Crude oil, natural gas production reach new highs in 2025
China’s crude oil output will reach 215 million tonnes and natural gas production exceed 260 bcm in 2025, enhancing the country’s energy security, officials said.
Data shows China’s industrial economy remains steady in first 11 months
China’s industrial economy maintained stable growth in the first 11 months, with value-added output of major enterprises rising 6% year on year, NBS data showed.
China launches new satellite
China launched the Ziyuan III-04 satellite from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center using a Long March-4B rocket, marking the 617th Long March mission.
China’s express delivery sector posts double-digit growth in first 11 months
China’s express delivery sector handled over 180 billion parcels in the first 11 months of 2025, marking a record year-on-year growth of nearly 15%.
Hong Kong visitor arrivals up 16 percent in 11 months
Hong Kong recorded about 45 million visitors in the first 11 months of 2025, up 12% year on year, with overseas arrivals increasing by 16%, HKTB said.
Horse-themed products get popular in Guangxi as new year draws near
As 2025 ends, horse-themed New Year products linked to the 2026 zodiac gain popularity in Guangxi, with festive calendars, red envelopes and decorations.
China’s emerging industries show robust growth from Jan to Nov
China’s emerging industries recorded solid growth from January to November 2025, driven by AI, digital consumption and industrial upgrading.
