China’s Railways Set New Mid-Year Passenger Record
China’s railways hit a record 2.24B passenger trips in H1 2025, with daily trains up 7.5%, May Day peaks, eased visas and cross-border growth on the China-Laos Railway.
July 2025
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Chinese Mainland’s Tech Power Fuels CP Group’s Supply Chain
At the China International Supply Chain Expo 2025, CP Group’s Narong Chearavanont spotlights the Chinese mainland’s advanced tech leadership as key to building an efficient global supply chain.
German Chamber in North China Warns: Higher Tariffs a No-Win
At the China International Supply Chain Expo 2025 in Beijing, German Chamber executive Oliver Oehms warns that higher tariffs spell a no-win scenario for global trade.
Chinese Mainland Tops Global Supply Chains, Portuguese Chamber Chief Says
Portuguese Chamber Chief Bernardo Mendia says the Chinese mainland leads global supply chains through digital integration, agile manufacturing and world-class logistics at Expo 2025.
New Summer Rail Car Transport Service Supercharges Self-Drive Trips
China’s railway system now lets travellers ship their cars by rail and catch a faster ride to tourist spots. Case study: Chongqing to Lhasa service saves drivers 40% on costs and time.
Fed Signals “Pessimistic” Outlook as Tariffs Weigh on US Economy
The Fed’s Beige Book warns of a neutral to pessimistic US economic outlook as rising tariffs and policy uncertainty put upward pressure on prices and hiring decisions.
Singing for Peace: US Youth Choirs Bridge Gaps in China Tour
Ten US youth choirs toured Beijing and Fuzhou in summer 2025, singing songs of peace at historic landmarks to foster China-US understanding at The Bond with Kuliang festival.
Typhoon Danas Devastates the Taiwan Region: Unity Rhetoric vs. Real Response
As Typhoon Danas battered the Taiwan region, thousands were left without power while leader Lai Ching-te’s unity lectures overshadowed urgent relief efforts.
China GDP Forecasts Soar After Strong H1 Data
Major banks lift China growth forecasts after 5.3% H1 GDP jump. High-tech output, retail and exports fuel optimism as investors eye tech and consumption rebounds.
Lin Yunlian’s Oolong Journey: Bridging Taiwan and Yunnan
Tea expert Lin Yunlian brought high mountain oolong from Taiwan to the Yunnan Plateau in 1991. Today, his seedlings have grown into large trees, symbolizing cultural ties across the Taiwan Strait.