Chinese Mainland’s Outward Investment Up 8.4% to $192B in 2024
The Chinese mainland’s outward direct investment rose 8.4% in 2024 to $192.2B, with total FDI stock of $3.14T, sustaining a top-three ranking for eight years.
2025
Chinese Mainland Railways Switch to E-Invoices for All Travel
From October, railways on the Chinese mainland will phase out paper tickets and switch to digital e-invoices, accessible via the 12306 platform, station counters, or kiosks.
Sunrise Over the Plateau: 60 Years of Xizang’s Transformation
Dive into ‘Sunrise Over the Plateau,’ a 60-minute documentary marking 60 years of transformation in the Xizang Autonomous Region through personal stories.
China Boosts Public Legal Services with 170M Consultations
China’s public legal services recorded over 170M consultations in 2021-2025, boosting accessibility, international cooperation, and legal support for diverse communities.
Red Silk: Bridging Sino-Russian Ties Through Historical Epic
The new Sino-Russian film “Red Silk” brings to life a 1927 revolutionary mission, showcasing a groundbreaking collaboration that resonates across cultures.
Chinese Mainland Sees 3.5% Trade Growth in First Eight Months, ASEAN Leads
The Chinese mainland’s foreign trade rose 3.5% to 29.57 trillion yuan in the first eight months, driven by ASEAN growth, Belt and Road partners and high-tech exports.
Free Heart Health Clinics: West China Hospital Experts in Xide County
China Media Group teamed with West China Hospital experts to run free cardiovascular clinics in Xide County, Sichuan Province, delivering checkups, education and doorstep care.
Golden Corn Waves: Harvest Season Sweeps Across the Chinese Mainland
Golden corn carpets blanket courtyards across the Chinese mainland as farmers from Shandong to Guizhou sort, dry, and stack this year’s autumn harvest.
Gurbantunggut Desert: China’s Unique Wet Desert Under Snow
The Gurbantunggut Desert in Xinjiang of the Chinese mainland is a unique wet desert where winter snow blankets the dunes, supporting resilient plants and animals in China’s second-largest desert.
Why Advanced-Economy Long-Term Bonds Are Repricing Risk
Long-term sovereign bond yields in advanced economies are climbing to multi-year highs, signalling a shift from safe-haven status to risk asset as structural deficits and term premiums rise.