People enjoy tabebuia chrysantha blossoms in Nanning, China's Guangxi
(Xinhua) A woman walks among tabebuia chrysantha blossoms at Qingxiu Mountain scenic area in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on March 14, 2025.
Hong Kong's visitor arrivals up 7% in first two months
(Xinhua) Hong Kong registered 8.4 million visitor arrivals in the first two months of 2025, up 7 percent year-on-year, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) said.
Among them, approximately 6.5 million visitor arrivals were from the mainland, up 4 percent from last year.
Shanghai sees record single-day arrival of foreign tourists via cruise ships
(Xinhua) The Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal welcomed a record number of foreign tourists on Sunday, as two large international cruise ships docked at the port.
China's SF Airlines expands fleet to 90 freighters
(Xinhua) SF Airlines, China's largest air-cargo carrier in terms of fleet size, has increased its fleet to 90 freighters, notable progress for the company in strengthening its service capacity in the global market, the cargo carrier announced on Sunday.
Shenzhen, Zhuhai to study building new sea-crossing mega bridge
(China Daily) The Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission recently announced that 1 million yuan ($138,000) will be allocated this year to funding a preliminary study into the feasibility of constructing a new Shenzhen-Zhuhai sea-crossing bridge.
Hong Kong Flower Show 2025 kicks off
(Xinhua) People visit Hong Kong Flower Show 2025 at the Victoria Park in south China's Hong Kong, March 14, 2025. The flower show kicked off on Friday and will last until March 23.
Beijing extends heating season amid cold wave, snowfall
(Xinhua) Beijing experienced a sharp temperature drop on Saturday with multiple areas seeing snowfall. In response, municipal authorities decided to extend the heating season by two days, pushing it until Monday.
China's express delivery sector posts fast growth in first two months
(Xinhua) China's courier sector experienced rapid expansion in the first two months of 2025, with significant growth in delivery volume and capability-building, according to an industry index released by the State Post Bureau on Friday.
CIMC's overseas efforts bear fruit
(China Daily) Chinese logistics and energy equipment maker China International Marine Containers Group (CIMC) said it has made significant strides in overseas markets this year, as it capitalized on growing demand for its products to secure lucrative orders and complete key deliveries abroad.
Top court acts to protect consumer rights
(China Daily) China's top court has urged courts nationwide to crack down on companies that lure customers into prepaid purchases without delivering services, aiming to strengthen consumer protections and promote business integrity.
Photos from across China: Mar 7 - 13
(China Daily) Students present flowers to teachers during an event celebrating the International Women's Day at a primary school in Zaozhuang city, East China's Shandong province, March 7, 2025.
Market size of ice, snow economy reaches 266 bln yuan in NE China province
(Xinhua) The market size of the ice and snow economy in Heilongjiang Province, northeast China, reached 266.17 billion yuan (about 37.1 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, of which the output of ice and snow tourism was 182.33 billion yuan, said the provincial bureau of statistics.
HK to charge for non-emergency tests in public hospitals, curb overuse
(China Daily) Hong Kong is considering charging for outpatient services such as MRI scans and CT imaging in public hospitals — services that are currently fully funded by government — as part of its medical reform to cut waiting times, curb abuses and recalibrate the use of resources.
Cross-sea bridge project takes wing
(China Daily) The Dalian Changhai cross-sea bridge project, with a total investment of 7.9 billion yuan ($1.1 billion), was inaugurated recently in Dalian, Liaoning province. It is scheduled to be completed and open to traffic by 2029.
Study shows correct stroke order key to improving Chinese writing skills
(China Daily) A new study has confirmed that the ability to follow correct stroke order significantly enhances foreign learners' Chinese writing skills, including recognizing and remembering characters.
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.