Train tickets for 2026 Spring Festival travel rush go on sale, with 539 mln trips expected
China expects 539 million rail trips during the 2026 Chunyun travel rush from Feb 2 to March 13. New services include quiet cars and student discounts.
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Culture, tourism integration drives tourism market in China
Discover China's 2026 tourism trends: VR journeys in Liangzhu, poetry challenges at Mount Dahun, and Shanghai's "ticket economy" model.
Ancient charm meets modern tech at dazzling light show in southwest China’s Chongqing
Experience the "New Rhyme Chongqing" light show. Drones and lasers bring traditional Chinese symbols to life in a stunning 3D performance.
Coffee tourism booms in southwest China during New Year holiday
Discover how coffee plantations in Yunnan are becoming China's top travel trend. Experience harvesting, roasting, and tasting premium Arabica beans.
Exhibition in Henan traces Confucius’ 14-year journey to seek, spread wisdom
Explore Confucius's 14-year travels at the Henan Museum. 197 rare artifacts from 28 museums across China. Open until March 2026.
Xi'an Xianyang Int'l Airport sets passenger record in 2025
Xi’an Xianyang International Airport handled 48.536 million passengers in 2025, expanding global routes and implementing 240-hour visa-free transit.
Xinjiang port traffic reaches all-time high in 2025
Xinjiang’s port and border traffic reached a record high in 2025, with 4.435 million crossings, rising trade, transport and tourism activity.
China completes ignition test for advanced turboprop engine in freezing conditions
China successfully tested a 1,200 kW turboprop engine at −30°C in Harbin. The engine is designed for aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles.
China’s Hainan FTP sees early gains from island-wide special customs operations
Hainan Free Trade Port reports growth in duty-free imports, trade activity and business participation after launching special customs operations.
China expands park cities to improve urban livability in 2021-2025 period
China is expanding park cities, increasing green spaces and improving urban ecology to enhance living standards during the 14th Five-Year Plan.
Canada to grant tariff quota for Chinese EVs: Commerce Ministry
Canada will allow imports of 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles under a tariff quota without the additional 100% surcharge.
China to launch new special campaigns to facilitate cross-border trade in 2026
China will roll out new measures in 2026 to facilitate cross-border trade, supporting e-commerce, digital and green trade models.
China's Yiwu witnesses record-high foreign trade in 2025
Yiwu’s foreign trade reached a record 836.5 billion yuan in 2025, with imports up 32.3 percent, according to local customs data.
HKZM Bridge's Zhuhai Port sees imports and exports worth over 300 bln yuan in 2025
Trade volume at Zhuhai Port of the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge reached 325.84 billion yuan in 2025, marking a record high.
CGTN launches horse-themed creation challenge to celebrate upcoming Spring Festival
CGTN has launched the global creative contest “All Things Horses” to celebrate the Spring Festival 2026 and the Chinese Year of the Horse.
