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China aims to attract 190 million inbound tourist visits a year by 2030, according to a new five-year tourism development plan, signaling the country's expanding efforts to draw overseas visitors as it seeks to boost consumption and deepen international exchanges.

China unveils measures to build Shanghai into global reinsurance hub2026-07-08
China's National Financial Regulatory Administration and the Shanghai municipal government have jointly rolled out a series of measures to develop Shanghai into a global reinsurance hub, the two authorities said Tuesday.

China opens 92 new international air cargo routes in first half of year2026-07-07
China opened 92 new international air cargo routes in the first half of this year, adding more than 210 round-trip flights per week, the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing said Monday.

China's logistics sector sees improved performance in June2026-07-06
China's logistics sector continued to expand in June 2026, with the logistics business activity index edging up further, according to data released by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing on Sunday.

As AI races ahead, China bets on a people-centered digital future2026-07-06
As AI technologies advance rapidly, a growing number of Chinese demand-driven innovations are emerging, injecting fresh momentum into the global digital economy.

South China's highly interconnected Greater Bay Area drives tech innovation2026-07-06
In a laboratory in Guangzhou, researchers are using virtual reality systems to better understand how seemingly small adjustments, such as seat heating, can improve passenger comfort while reducing energy consumption.

Chinese automaker Chery opens first South African manufacturing plant, eyes broader African market2026-07-05
Chinese automaker Chery on Friday officially launched its manufacturing plant in Rosslyn, north of South Africa's administrative capital Pretoria, marking its transition into a local manufacturer and deepening its long-term commitment to the South African market.

Chinese dairy industry gains global recognition for innovation2026-07-04
China's dairy industry is gaining increasing international recognition for its innovation capabilities, as companies expand beyond traditional dairy products into functional nutrition, product development and global research collaboration, industry experts said recently.

Greater Bay Area emerges as launchpad for China's biotech rise2026-07-04
In the humid heat of July in southern China, the Akeso Greater Bay Area Technology Park in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, is running at full speed.

Mango industry in former south China revolutionary base reshaped by e-commerce, mechanization2026-07-02
This summer, Lu Peng'an arrived at an e-commerce packing warehouse in Tiandong County, located in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, determined to earn his first-year university tuition on his own.

China will continue to strengthen cooperation with World Bank: finance ministry2026-07-02
China, as the world's largest developing country, will continue to strengthen cooperation with the World Bank in addressing global challenges and attach greater importance to knowledge cooperation, an official with the Ministry of Finance said Wednesday.

China's Hainan island expects over 8.25 million air passenger trips in summer travel season2026-07-01
The two major airports in China's southern island province of Hainan are expected to handle more than 8.25 million air passenger trips during the summer travel season, which begins on July 1.

China home to eight of world's top 10 ports by cargo throughput2026-07-01
China was home to eight of the world's top 10 ports by cargo throughput in 2025, a transport official said Tuesday.

China mulls revisions to gold import, export regulations2026-06-29
Chinese regulators have proposed revisions to current regulations on the import and export of gold and gold products, aiming to streamline administration, facilitate trade, and improve the management of gold carried across the border by individuals.

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