Spring Festival holiday spurs travel boom
The 9-day Chinese New Year holiday expands travel options. How can travelers plan wisely for a memorable Spring Festival, and which destinations top their lists? Data from travel platforms sheds…
The flavor of homecoming – Chinadaily.com.cn
Stir-fried larou — pork that has been carefully salted and preserved — is a cherished Chinese New Year dish in Hunan province. As the Chinese New Year draws near, 71-year-old…
Lenders move toward high-quality growth
Early earnings indicators from China’s banking sector point to a structural shift. Preliminary 2025 results from 11 A-share listed banks show most lenders delivering simultaneous revenue and profit growth, reinforcing…
Adora Cruises welcomes one-millionth passenger
Adora Magic City, the first large cruise ship built in China, docks at a port in Shanghai on May 17. CHINA DAILY Welcoming Adora Cruises’ one-millionth passenger aboard reflects the…
More global airlines using province as MRO hub
A Xiamen Airlines aircraft takes off from Haikou Meilan International Airport in Haikou, Hainan province, on Jan 10, 2026. A Boeing 787-8 operated by a Jordanian airline has become the…
China strengthens role in autonomous driving standards
While Chinese regulators and car makers are making concerted efforts along the industrial chain to shape rules for the global autonomous driving industry, executives from leading manufacturers of self-driving vehicles…
Nation’s digital trade surplus doubles in 2025
China’s digital services exports hit a record high in 2025, propelled by the rapid global expansion of technology giants in cloud computing and artificial intelligence, helping the country more than…
Sino-Russian trade tops $200b
Visitors gather at the ninth China-Russia Expo in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on July 7. LIU KAI/XINHUA Trade volume between Russia and China has exceeded the $200 billion level for three consecutive…
Retailers gird up for Spring Festival shopping frenzy
As the country’s biggest holiday approaches, the Chinese New Year — especially this year’s extended nine-day break — has become a critical period for consumption, offering a vital window for…
Critical shift seen in demand levers
China is navigating a critical shift in its strategy to expand domestic demand, moving beyond short-term stimulus measures to focus on structural “core levers”, including income, wealth distribution and social…