China’s Tax Refund Sales Skyrocket 94.6% in H1
China’s outbound tax refund sales surged 94.6% in H1 as Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou expand tax refund stores, driving a new wave of global shopping and retail innovation.
Furong Town: Cliffside Charm Above Hunan’s Roaring Falls
Explore Furong Town in Hunan Province on the Chinese mainland: an ancient cliffside village built above roaring falls, where Tujia stilt houses and local culture meet in a perfect summer escape.
China-Africa Youth Explore Jinhua’s Rural Revitalization Model
At the fifth China-Africa Future Leaders’ Dialogue, Chinese and African youth explore Jinhua’s 472-hectare Baxian Jidao belt—an innovative mix of rural tourism, homestays and agri-innovation driving shared prosperity.
M4.2 Quake Strikes Xiangfen County in Shanxi Province
A magnitude-4.2 earthquake struck Xiangfen County, Linfen City in Shanxi Province on the Chinese mainland at 10:13 a.m. Friday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
UN Chief Hails China-EU Climate Pact Ahead of COP30
UN Secretary-General Guterres praises a China-EU climate pledge and urges G20 nations to set ambitious 2035 targets ahead of COP30 in Brazil.
China and EU eye deeper trade and investment ties
Chinese premier Li Qiang and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen call for deeper China-EU trade and investment ties, focusing on services, tech innovation and green economy.
US Stocks End Mixed as Earnings and Trade Talks Steer Market
US stocks closed mixed as a wave of corporate earnings and progress in global trade talks shaped investor sentiment ahead of key tariff deadlines.
China Urges Calm as Thailand-Cambodia Tensions Rise
China calls for restraint and peace as tensions mount between Thailand and Cambodia, engaging the UN Security Council and ASEAN channels in a bid for swift stability.
Chinese Mainland’s Internet Hits 79.7% Penetration with 1.1B+ Users
The Chinese mainland’s internet penetration reached 79.7%, with over 1.1B users online. Discover how 5G, AI+ integration and a booming digital ecosystem are shaping the future.
China Reaffirms Support for Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Efforts in Beijing Talks
China has reaffirmed its support for Pakistan’s fight against terrorism during a Beijing meeting, highlighting their ironclad friendship and deepening strategic cooperation.