ICBC launches 1 trillion yuan quota for cross-border RMB financing
ICBC launches a comprehensive financial solution with a 1 trillion yuan quota to boost RMB internationalization in trade, investment, and digital services.
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China's consumer goods trade-in program generates sales of 430 bln yuan in Q1
Government-backed subsidies benefited 60M+ purchases in Q1 2026. Auto, appliance, and smart product sales surge with support from special treasury bonds.
Tourism, culture, commerce blend across China during Qingming Festival holiday
Cities and rural areas like Tianjin and Hunan launch cultural festivals and interactive services to lure visitors during the 2026 Qingming holiday.
Xinjiang's Urumqi port logs 54.5 pct more inbound, outbound trips in Q1
Inbound and outbound trips at Urumqi Tianshan Airport rose 54.5% YoY. Xinjiang strengthens its role as a key transport hub for Belt and Road trade.
Dujiangyan water-releasing festival held to start spring irrigation
The UNESCO-listed Dujiangyan Irrigation System marks the start of spring irrigation. A 2,000-year-old tradition continues to feed the Chengdu Plain.
Poetry festival opens in Beijing to promote Chinese culture, enhance cultural exchange
Beijing celebrates the 100th anniversary of Tagore’s visit with the Lilac Poetry Festival, featuring international poets, music, and cultural exchange.
4th national agricultural census fully carried out
China kicks off its decennial agricultural census using AI and satellites to track grain production, rural modernization, and new quality productive forces.
Guangdong fast-tracks pilot for int'l medical service hub
Guangdong scales up international medical services with high-tech surgeries, AI-driven care, and affordable costs, seeing a 76% rise in foreign inpatients.
90.5 mln railway passenger trips expected for Qingming holiday
China's railway operator forecasts 90.5 million trips for the Qingming Festival. High-speed trains and NEVs see record demand during the spring break.
Chinese foreign minister voices readiness to work with Bahrain to push for ceasefire, restore peace
Wang Yi and Al Zayani focus on ceasefire and Hormuz Strait security. China emphasizes its 5-point peace initiative and cooperation with Gulf countries.
Chinese FM urges respect for Gulf states' sovereignty, protection of civilians and shipping lanes
Foreign Ministers of China and Germany call for sovereignty in the Gulf and safe navigation. Discussion focused on Iran, UN peace initiatives, and global security.
China steps up desertification control in its fourth-largest desert
Zhongwei city deploys straw checkerboard barriers and drones to stabilize the Tengger Desert. China leads global land restoration with 146,000 hectares treated.
Erenhot Railway Port handles record 1,145 China-Europe freight trains in Q1
Erenhot rail port handled a record 1,145 trains in Q1, up 22.3%. A key hub on the Middle Corridor, it now connects 75 routes under the Belt and Road Initiative.
China-Kazakhstan Year of Cultural Exchange opens in Beijing
The Year of Culture between China and Kazakhstan launched in Beijing with music, dance, and fashion shows. A year of joint exhibitions and seminars lies ahead.
China vows to ramp up more targeted financial support for tech innovation
PBOC and Ministry of Science boost credit for high-tech SMEs. Tech innovation bond issuance hits 2.1 trillion yuan, fueling national R&D and STAR Market growth.
