The ‘Vibrant China’ media tour in Hunan: Changsha blends history with creativity
People visit Tank Changsha (1936), Changsha, Central China’s Hunan province, Aug 10, 2026. Old industrial sites are being reborn as creative spaces, while immersive theater brings Changsha’s stories to life.…
Alo set to debut on Tmall as activewear rivals race for market share
United States activewear brand Alo Yoga is set to enter China’s e-commerce market this week through Alibaba Group Holding Ltd’s Tmall platform, intensifying competition among premium international athleisure brands seeking…
NEV exports to Belt and Road countries surge 59.4% in H1
China’s automobile exports experienced robust growth in the first half of 2026, with new energy vehicles emerging as a major driving force, particularly in markets participating in the Belt and…
Foreign tourists explore Yunnan’s ethnic culture through Yi Torch Festival
Foreign tourists recently attended the Yi Torch Festival, the grandest traditional celebration of the Yi ethnic group, to immerse themselves in the region’s distinct ethnic culture across multiple cities in…
4.41 million under temporary protection in June 2026
On 30 June 2026, a total of 4.41 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine had temporary protection status in the EU. Compared with the end of May 2026, the number…
Aridge rolls out 1,000th electric propulsion unit in Guangzhou
The 1,000th electric propulsion unit for the land aircraft carrier from low-altitude manufacturer Aridge rolls off the production line on Monday at the company’s mass production facility in Guangzhou, Guangdong…
China to issue 6b yuan sovereign bonds in Macao SAR
MACAO — The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government said on Monday that the central government of China will issue 6 billion yuan (about $884 million) of sovereign bonds to…
EU had 372 400 professional firefighters in 2025
In 2025, there were 372 400 professional firefighters in the EU, representing 0.18% of the total employment in the EU. Fire services relied on younger staff, with 74.7% of all…
Guangzhou airport tax refund applications surge 500% after policy update
Tax refund applications at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport surged 500 percent year-on-year in the five weeks following the launch of an updated refund policy on July 1, with customs officers…
Multiple Chinese listed firms report receiving US tariff refunds
BEIJING — Several Chinese listed companies have reported receiving US tariff refunds and interest since early July, as the United States moves to return duties imposed under the International Emergency…