Rare Chinese monkeys spotted scaling cliffs in Hubei
(China Daily) More than 100 golden monkeys were recently seen foraging and frolicking on the cliffs of the Badong Golden Monkeys National Nature Reserve in Hubei province.
According to the reserve, this behavior had never before been recorded.
China's railway passenger traffic hits record high in first 2 months
(Xinhua) China's railway network reported a surge in passenger traffic in the first two months of 2025, fueled by the Spring Festival travel season.
China's courier sector sees surge in business volume, revenue in February
(Xinhua) China's courier sector handled 13.59 billion parcels in February, a surge of 58.8 percent year on year, the State Post Bureau said on Friday.
The sector's total revenue expanded 30.4 percent year on year to 99.1 billion yuan (about 13.81 billion U.S.
Chinese airline to launch regular charter flights to Nepal's Pokhara
(Xinhua) Sichuan Airlines of China will launch regular commercial charter flights on March 18 to Pokhara, a popular tourist attraction and the second-largest city in Nepal.
ACI awards Qingdao Airport for exceptional service
(China Daily) Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, the only 4F-level international airport in Shandong province, was recently honored by Airports Council International as one of the best airports in the Asia-Pacific region in the category of 25 to 40 million passengers per year.
Rare pelicans flourish at Shanghai wetland reserve
(China Daily) A record 26 rare Dalmatian pelicans were recently observed at the Jiuduansha Wetland Nature Reserve in Shanghai, highlighting the city's progress in biodiversity conservation and ecological protection.
Culture, tourism industries to accelerate modernization
(China Daily) China's burgeoning culture and tourism industries enjoy a very promising future, which can greatly boost domestic consumption and promote the nation's high-quality development, a senior official said on Tuesday.
Ne Zha 2 success boosts Sichuan's culture and tourism
(China Daily) The continued growth of Ne Zha 2's box office will spark stronger interest in Sichuan province, the birthplace of the film series, creating new development opportunities for its culture and tourism sectors, said Chen Guanghao, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, during the
China's railway cargo transportation volume up in Jan-Feb
(Xinhua) China's railway network transported 622 million tons of cargo in the first two months of the year, an increase of 2 percent year on year, the country's railway operator said Wednesday.
World's tallest bridge in Guizhou nearing completion
(China Daily) The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou province, set to become the world's tallest bridge, is 95 percent complete, with installation of the bridge deck panels expected to finish by mid-March, a deputy to China's top legislature said during the ongoing two sessions.
Snub-nosed monkeys seen at Baima Snow Mountain National Nature Reserve in SW China
(Xinhua) A snub-nosed monkey is pictured at the Baima Snow Mountain National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 10, 2025. The black-and-white snub-nosed monkey, also known as the Yunnan golden hair monkey, is a national first-class protected animal of China. The species is also on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Cathay Pacific full-year profit rises on strong second half
(China Daily) Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd’s full-year profit inched higher, defying expectations for a drop, as the carrier benefited from continued strong demand for air travel and robust cargo volumes.
Country taxis to next frontier of air travel
(China Daily) Aviation Industry Corp of China, the nation's leading aircraft supplier, has designed and built two models of the electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, or eVTOL, and is working on their flight tests, according to a senior AVIC expert.
Cargo volume on Chancay-Shanghai shipping route exceeds 20,000 tons
(Xinhua) By the end of February, cargo volume on the Chancay-Shanghai shipping route had exceeded 22,000 tons since the sea link between China and Peru became fully operational in both directions on Dec. 18, 2024, according to Shanghai Customs.
Global jewelers look to Hong Kong to grow business
(China Daily) Jewelers see the Hong Kong International Jewelry Show as a prime platform to connect with global customers — particularly those from emerging economies — and believe organizers should ramp up their overseas marketing efforts.
Black-necked cranes overwinter in Lhunzhub County of Lhasa, China's Xizang
(Xinhua) Black-necked cranes fly over a reservoir in Lhunzhub County of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 8, 2025.
China's railway passenger trips hit 726 million in first two months
(Xinhua) China's railway passenger trips increased by 4.7 percent year on year to 726 million during the first two months of 2025, hitting an all-time high, China's railway operator said Monday.
China Eastern announces direct Shanghai-Abu Dhabi flight
(China Daily) China Eastern Airlines will launch direct flights linking Shanghai and Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, on April 28, becoming the first Chinese airline to launch this route, announced the Shanghai-based carrier.
China's Xizang reports steady growth in courier services in 2024
(Xinhua) The postal service sector in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region saw steady growth in parcels handled in 2024, according to the region's postal administration.
Robotic dogs patrols Beijing park
(Xinhua) In a park in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area in southeast Beijing, two robotic dogs performing patrol duties have captured the attention of many passersby.