China’s annual Spring Festival travel rush will begin on Monday, with inter-regional trips expected to hit a record 9.5 billion. The surge is driven by overlapping demand for family reunions and tourism during a longer holiday, analysts said. Road travel by private cars is expected to remain dominant, accountingContinue Reading
During a visit to Shanghai on Saturday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the great importance of engagement in fostering mutual trust and respect between nations. He participated in an exchange session with Chinese middle school students, during which he cited the Chinese parable, “the blind men and theContinue Reading
With cross-regional trips expected to hit 9.5 billion, China is preparing for what could be the largest Spring Festival travel rush in history — a massive migration that not only reunites families but also puts the country’s transportation system to the test. According to Li Chunlin, deputy head ofContinue Reading
Despite global uncertainties and domestic challenges, more Chinese cities and provinces crossed key gross domestic product (GDP) thresholds in 2025, underscoring the country’s high-quality regional development and economic resilience. With China’s economy expanding 5 percent year on year to over 140 trillion yuan (about 20 trillion U.S. dollars) lastContinue Reading
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Foreign Businesses Reaffirm Commitment to Chinese Market, Citing Expanding Cooperation Foreign business representatives on Monday expressed their strong commitment to the Chinese market, noting that they are seeing diversified and growing opportunities for cooperation as 2026 marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30). The remarks were made atContinue Reading
China’s foreign trade posted resolute expansion in 2025 despite global headwinds, with the country retaining its position as the world’s largest goods trading nation. In 2025, China’s trade network continued to expand, covering more than 240 countries and regions worldwide, with import and export value China’s foreign trade postedContinue Reading
As China prepares to embark on its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), officials and experts are emphasizing a shift toward higher-quality growth while maintaining stability, underscoring the nation’s resilience and adaptability as it navigates complex global headwinds. Despite global uncertainties, China’s economy is projected to reach 140 trillion yuan (aboutContinue Reading
Every year on New Year’s Eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers his New Year greetings to the Chinese people from his office, with the Great Wall, a symbol of the Chinese nation’s resilience and heritage, depicted the backdrop. This time was no exception. On Wednesday evening, with a warmContinue Reading
BEIJING, Dec. 31 — On New Year’s Eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his 2026 New Year message through China Media Group and the internet. The following is the full text of the message: Greetings to all! Year after year, life opens a fresh chapter. As the new yearContinue Reading
