Canton Fair opens in China with record scale
The fair features 75,700 booths and 32,000+ exhibitors across 1.55 million sqm. New zones include smart wearables, display tech, and consumer drones.
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Canton Fair sets up drone zones to showcase innovations for low-altitude economy
The 139th Canton Fair features new zones for consumer and agricultural drones. Cutting-edge UAVs for emergency and urban tasks are reaching 50+ global markets.
Vietnam's top leader To Lam arrives in Beijing for state visit
Vietnam's top leader To Lam visits Beijing and Xiong'an New Area to hold talks with President Xi Jinping on deepening the China-Vietnam strategic community.
Chinese, Russian FMs exchange views on US-Iran conflict, situation in Asia-Pacific region, Ukraine crisis, other issues
Foreign ministers of China and Russia discussed strategic ties, the U.S.-Iran conflict, and Ukraine. They signed the 2026 foreign ministry consultation plan.
Xi urges enhancing China-Spain cooperation
President Xi and PM Sanchez discussed China-Spain relations in Beijing, focusing on new energy, multilateralism, and opposing a new Cold War or decoupling.
Spanish prime minister briefs media on outcomes of China visit
Spain and China elevated their political dialogue and signed 8 cooperation deals. PM Sanchez emphasized peace in the Middle East and EU-China cooperation
Import, export volume of foreign-invested firms in China up 16.1 pct in Q1: official
Import and export volume of foreign firms in China hit 3.47 trillion yuan. High-tech sectors surged, with electronic information growing by 44.7% YoY.
Chinese premier meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, UAE on relations
China and UAE leaders discuss cooperation in AI, hydrogen energy, and NEVs in Beijing. Both parties emphasized regional peace and investment growth.
Spain's PM Sanchez calls for 'clear-eyed understanding' of China
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez calls for multilateral cooperation and rejects distorted views on China during his speech at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
2026 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit opens in Hong Kong
Over 1,000 participants from 50 countries met in Hong Kong. John Lee highlighted HK’s role in AI, digital finance, and international tech innovation.
SCO demonstration area sets new Q1 record for China-Europe freight train cargo volume
In Q1 2026, Qingdao’s freight volume hit a record 170,000 tons with 253 train operations via the SCO Demonstration Area (SCODA).
6th China International Consumer Products Expo opens in south China's Hainan
CICPE 2026 features 3,400+ brands from 60 countries. It’s the first major trade event following the approval of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan.
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, UAE, arrives in Beijing for visit
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan visits China on April 12-14. Focus on boosting trade between China and its top Middle East partner, the UAE.
China's shipbuilding gains pace with more high-end vessel deliveries
China delivers a 319k-ton ammonia-ready VLCC, a 180k cbm LNG carrier, and the world’s largest piling vessel, boosting its high-tech maritime cluster.
China launches its first high-altitude auto testing hub to simulate overseas road conditions
Located at 2,000m, the new facility simulates overseas road conditions like "Mexican roads" to test vehicle power and durability for global markets.
