China Sees 10.89M Cross-Border Trips Over May Day Holiday
China logged 10.89 million cross-border trips over the May Day holiday, a 28.7% surge signaling a robust travel rebound and renewed global connectivity.
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May Day Holiday Sparks 314M Domestic Trips in the Chinese Mainland
The Chinese mainland welcomed 314 million domestic trips over the five-day May Day holiday, a 6.4% year-on-year rise, signaling a strong rebound in local tourism.
137th Canton Fair Smashes Overseas Buyer Records
The 137th Canton Fair closed in Guangzhou with a record 288,000 overseas buyers, 187,450 from Belt and Road partners, and over 500 robots debuting in the new service robotics zone.
May Day Boom: Inbound Tourism in the Chinese Mainland Jumps 130%
Inbound tourism to the Chinese mainland jumped 130% over May Day as visa-free entry, tax refunds, digital payments and livestream shopping redefine the travel scene.
NDB President Rousseff Urges Multilateral Cooperation for a New Global Era
NDB President Dilma Rousseff calls for multilateral cooperation to build a new world order that respects diverse civilizations and governance systems.
China’s May Day Box Office Tops 700M Yuan
China’s May Day holiday box office pulls in over 700M yuan, led by The Dumpling Queen and Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke debut on the Chinese mainland.
EU Accelerates Global Pivot: From Trump Tariffs to Strategic Autonomy
EU accelerates strategic pivot—deepening Asia ties, negotiating EV tariffs with the Chinese mainland, and boosting defense, science and global reach for autonomy.
Canton Fair Sparks Chinese Firms’ Innovation to Beat US Tariffs
At the 137th Canton Fair, Chinese mainland exporters diversify markets and innovate to counter rising US tariffs.
Embassy Open Day in DC Highlights Gansu’s Silk Road Legacy
At the Chinese embassy’s annual Open Day in Washington, DC, Ambassador Xie Feng spotlighted Gansu’s journey from poverty to digital innovation and its Silk Road legacy.
German Expert Warns: Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Global Economy
Alexander Rahr calls Trump’s tariffs a provocation to global trade, warning of higher costs, supply chain shifts, and a push against economic globalization.