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  • Infographics | China extends visa-free transit to 240 hours

    Visa-free transit travelers can make cross-province visits in the allowed areas for them in 24 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) for 240 hours.

    December24,2024


  • 240 Nepali tourism professionals receive Chinese language training

    With 40 learners presented certificates here on Monday from the sixth Chinese language training course, a total of 240 tourism professionals in Nepal have completed the training sessions.

    December17,2024


  • Huawei trains over 240 youth in digital skills in northern Uganda

    Chinese technology giant Huawei has provided training to 241 young individuals in Uganda's northern district of Alebtong, equipping them with a range of digital skills.

    March13,2024


  • China extends visa-free transit stays to 240 hours, adds more entry points

    China announced on Tuesday a significant relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, extending the permitted stay for eligible foreign travelers from the original 72 and 144 hours to 240 hours, or 10 days.

    December17,2024


  • China's current account surplus hits 240 billion USD in first three quarters

    China's current account surplus reached 1.713 trillion yuan (about 240 billion U.S. dollars) in the first three quarters of 2024, according to data released Friday by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.

    November11,2024


  • Japan's SoftBank to acquire U.S. Fortress Investment Group for USD3.3 bln

    SoftBank Group Corp. announced Wednesday it will acquire U.S. investment company Fortress Investment Group for 3.3 billion U.S. dollars as the Japanese tech conglomerate continues to expand its foreign acquisitions by stepping into the investment fund mar

    February16,2017


  • Deals worth over 240 bln yuan signed at Western China trade fair

    Deals worth over 240 billion yuan (about 35.54 billion U.S. dollars) were signed at the 4th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade, which concluded on Sunday.

    July25,2022


  • China's central bank injects 240 bln yuan into market Thursday

    China's central bank on Thursday continued to pump cash into the financial system via reverse repos to maintain liquidity in the market.

    May28,2020


  • SW. China's Sichuan to invest at least RMB 240 bln in transportation construction in 2021

    Southwest China's Sichuan Province plans to invest at least 240 billion yuan in comprehensive transportation construction in 2021, in a bid to make it play a crucial role in promoting investment and stabilizing growth, according to a meeting held last Thursday to promote the development of transportation.

    March01,2021


  • Tea expo in Prague highlights cultural exchanges with China

    The 2025 Euro Tea Expo concluded on Sunday in Prague, bringing together tea experts, exhibitors and enthusiasts from around the world, with this year's focus on Chinese Pu'er tea and southwest China's Yunnan Province.

    November17,2025


  • Discovering "retreat away from world" in east China's Linyi

    Jiudaowan, literally meaning "nine bays," is a beautiful and mysterious place in Tancheng County, Linyi City, east China's Shandong Province.

    December19,2024


  • InPics: Central Asia's rich history and tourism resources

    Let's discover Central Asia's rich history and tourism resources. With its proximity, affordability, and exotic charm, Central Asia is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination.

    June19,2025


  • Co-creating a new Silk Road tapestry: 'Silk Road: Artists' Rendezvous' kicks off

    "Hello, Gansu! Here we come!" With this enthusiastic greeting, the 2025 "Silk Road: Artists' Rendezvous" cultural exchange program officially commenced on Aug.

    August14,2025


  • Feature: China's solar tech companies eye for Indonesian market

    Solartech Indonesia 2025, a large trade exhibition for solar energy and photovoltaic technology in the ASEAN region, ended on Friday. Chinese exhibitors attracted attention for their cutting-edge technologies while expressed optimism in expanding market and building green partnerships in the region.

    April27,2025


  • Chinese original dance drama "Wing Chun" to debut in Russia

    The Shenzhen original dance drama "Wing Chun" will premiere in Russia, with performances at Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre on April 25-26 and St. Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre from April 30 to May 1. This marks its first tour in Russia following successful shows in the UK and France last year.

    April03,2025


  • China adds Indonesia to 240-hour visa-free transit program, expands list to 55 countries

    China has added Indonesia to its 240-hour visa-free transit program, bringing the total number of countries eligible for the policy to 55, immigration authorities announced on Thursday.

    June12,2025


  • Silk Road art treasures from Gansu exhibited in Beijing

    An exhibition featuring over 240 Silk Road artifacts opened Tuesday at the National Art Museum of China (NAMC) in Beijing.

    March12,2025


  • China reports robust trade, investment with Belt and Road countries

    China has seen robust trade and investment with countries participating in Belt and Road cooperation over the past years, vice commerce minister Li Chenggang told a press conference on Friday.

    July18,2025


  • WeChat QR payment access expanded for visitors to Chinese mainland

    Chinese financial services provider UnionPay International, in collaboration with leading Chinese payment platform WeChat Pay, has introduced enhanced payment services for foreign visitors to the Chinese mainland, aiming to offer more diverse and convenient payment options.

    December18,2024


  • China sees 2.7 pct increase in cross-border trips during Dragon Boat Festival holiday

    China recorded nearly 5.91 million cross-border trips during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, according to data released Tuesday by the National Immigration Administration.

    June03,2025


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