Xi promotes sound, stable development of relations with major countries in 2025
In 2025, President Xi Jinping advanced healthy and stable relations between China and major countries including the US, Russia and the EU.
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Beijing expands government service hours to meet public demand
Starting January 1, 2026, Beijing expands government service hours, offering key public services on weekends and public holidays.
Freight train departures herald promising start to China’s 2026 foreign trade
International freight trains departing from Zhejiang, Shaanxi and Xinjiang mark a promising start for China’s foreign trade in early 2026.
China’s major ports see holiday travel surge
China’s major ports reported a sharp increase in passenger traffic during the 2026 New Year holidays, driven by tourism recovery and visa-free travel policies.
China’s trade-in program generates sales of over 2.6 trillion yuan in 2025: data
China’s nationwide trade-in program generated over 2.6 trillion yuan in sales in 2025, boosting consumption, green transition and industrial upgrading.
Hainan sees booming consumption, tourism markets after special customs operations
Hainan reports a surge in duty-free shopping and tourism following special customs operations at the Hainan Free Trade Port, boosting consumption.
Türkiye grants visa-free entry to Chinese tourists
Turkey allows Chinese passport holders to enter visa-free for tourism and transit for up to 90 days, aiming to boost tourism and bilateral ties.
China’s railway trips expected to maintain high level on 2nd day of New Year break
China’s railways are expected to handle 12.6 million passenger trips on the second day of New Year holidays amid strong travel demand nationwide.
Cross-regional passenger trips in China expected to go up 21 percent on New Year's Day
China expects over 208 million inter-regional passenger trips during New Year holidays, marking a 21% increase driven by road, rail and air travel.
Xinjiang’s Grand Bazaar marks arrival of New Year with performance
Crowds gathered at Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi to welcome 2026 with vibrant performances, cultural parades and festive celebrations.
Shenzhen embraces influx of visitors on first day of 2026
Shenzhen saw a surge of international visitors on January 1, 2026, driven by New Year celebrations, border traffic peaks and growing inbound tourism to China.
Harbin’s winter tourism thrives with new experiences at Ice World
Harbin’s Ice and Snow World boosts winter tourism with expanded attractions, record visitor numbers and strong growth in China’s ice and snow economy.
Qingdao Port deploys China’s first vacuum-based automated mooring system
Qingdao Port launched China’s first vacuum-based automated mooring system, enabling unmanned ship berthing in 30 seconds and boosting port safety and efficiency.
China to apply lower tariff rates to certain imports in 2026
China will apply lower provisional import tariffs on 935 products from 2026, supporting technology, green development, healthcare and trade cooperation.
Chinese scientists complete clinical trial of brain-computer interface product
Chinese scientists have completed a clinical trial of the country’s first fully implanted wireless brain-computer interface, offering new hope for paralyzed patients.
