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Feature: Outdoor sports fuel summer economy amid karst landscapes in China
Karst landscapes, typical in southwest China's Guizhou Province, have emerged as a magnet for adventurers and outdoor sports enthusiasts this summer, drawing crowds with their unique geological wonders.
August11,2025
Feature: China's outdoor sports boom driving business growth
The 2024 Chongqing Marathon, scheduled for March 24, saw 100,000 applications in a single day. Only a fraction will be selected through a lucky draw to run the 42-kilometer distance.
January05,2024
Economic Watch: China's booming cycling economy pedals toward "immersive" outdoor consumption
Whether traversing the breezy coastal greenways of Shenzhen, a coastal city in southern China, or "looping" the 100-kilometer urban parkway in Chengdu, renowned as a "leisure city," cycling has emerged as a vibrant lifestyle choice, a social gathering hub, and a key driver of China's burgeoning outdoor economy.
January04,2026
Int'l outdoor leisure industry expo in E. China's Shandong Weihai attracts overseas purchasers
The 6th China Weihai International Outdoor Leisure Industry Expo was held from April 27 to 29 in Weihai City, east China's Shandong Province, attracting purchasers from 19 countries and regions such as the United States, Russia, and Singapore.
May11,2024
GLOBALink | Across peaks and pedals - An Austrian's 20 years contributing to China's outdoor sports rise
From a hiking guide in Xizang, to becoming a promoter of pump track sports, Austrian Andi Gschwandtl has spent over 20 years deeply rooted in China, growing alongside the development of the country's outdoor sports industry.
July22,2025
Outdoor concert of French pianist enriches rural tourism in E. China's village
When nearly 1,000 spectators thronged the Forever Love 2024 concert held in Yucun Village on Monday, they were deeply enchanted by the summer musical feast brought by Richard Clayderman that adorned the rural tourism landscape there.
July09,2024
Bahrain imposes ban on outdoor work in hot weather
Bahrain announced on Monday a two-month ban on outdoor work during hot weather in the country starting July 1.
June20,2017
Sports equipment company Tecnica Group grows in China in the outdoor sector
While waiting for the next Winter Olympic Games, the Group led by Alberto Zanatta focuses on B2C by using new technologies for retail and by seizing physical and digital opportunities. In the new Five-Year Plan, sport is given an important role in the education of young people
December15,2021
Self-driving trips popular in May Day holiday as Chinese embrace outdoors: report
Self-driving trips have become an increasingly popular choice for Chinese during the past May Day holiday as they embraced the open air after a relaxation of travel restrictions amid the waning COVID-19 epidemic, a report showed.
May08,2020
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
China's latest giant panda base opens to public, blending tech with conservation
A new giant panda base aimed at bolstering breeding, research and international communication on Monday opened to the public on a trial basis in southwest China's Sichuan Province.
December30,2025
6th Qingdao Multinationals Summit kicks off
The sixth Qingdao Multinationals Summit, scheduled for June 18-20, features closed-door meetings focusing on policy interpretation, parallel forums aimed at discussing open cooperation, and the release of a research report on the presence of multinationals in China.
June20,2025
Global businesses gather at Hong Kong int'l lighting fair, tech light expo
The Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) kicked off on Monday, along with the 10th Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo, hoping to attract around 3,000 global businesses.
October28,2025
Brunei showcases MICE tourism to Chinese travel agents
Brunei's Tourism Development Department recently hosted a five-day familiarization programme for six travel agents from China specializing in Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE), aimed at showcasing the nation's unique blend of nature, culture, and hospitality.
November10,2025
China issues guidelines to promote high-quality development of sports industries
China on Thursday issued a set of guidelines to unleash the consumption potential of the sports economy, as part of broader efforts to drive the high-quality development of related industries.
September05,2025
Cutting-edge tech on display at Changchun auto show in northeast China
The 22nd Changchun International Auto Expo opened Saturday in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province, bringing together 118 auto companies around the world to showcase the latest advancements in automotive technology and future mobility solutions.
July14,2025
China reports vibrant consumption growth during Qingming Festival holiday
China has recorded vibrant consumption growth during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday. The holiday travel boom was boosted by the overlap of the festival and spring breaks for primary and secondary school students in many regions, official data showed on Monday.
April07,2026
Interview: Russia's Udmurt Republic hopes to attract more Chinese tourists, says tourism official
Russia's Udmurt Republic hopes to attract more Chinese visitors by promoting its cultural heritage, industrial history, and culinary traditions, Acting Tourism Minister Irina Ulyenko said Wednesday.
September28,2025
Chinese-built sports complex shines as African Netball Cup concludes in Malawi
As the 2025 African Netball Cup on Sunday concluded in Malawi, the host venue Griffin Saenda Sports Complex drew widespread attention for its modern facilities and capacity.
December17,2025
World's largest ice and snow theme park to open in northeast China
The world's largest ice-and-snow theme park, the 27th edition of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, will open to the public on Dec. 17 in China's "ice city" Harbin, the capital of the northeastern province of Heilongjiang.
December15,2025
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