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  • RV travel gains popularity in China

    Recreational vehicle (RV) travel is gaining popularity in China as more consumers are pursuing tourism featuring small scale gathering and large activity space amid the epidemic, according to Liu Hanqi, secretary general of self-driving tour and caravanning branch of China Tourism Automobile and Cruise Association (CTACA).

    May16,2022


  • China's major RV-producing city registers 17.8 pct RV export growth in 2023

    Rongcheng City in east China's Shandong Province, a major production and export base for recreational vehicles (RVs) in China, registered an export value for RVs at 1.82 billion yuan (about 256 million U.S. dollars) in 2023, marking a year-on-year increase of 17.8 percent, according to official data.

    February29,2024


  • China's major RV-producing city registers 17.8 pct RV export growth in 2023

    Rongcheng City in east China's Shandong Province, a major production and export base for recreational vehicles (RVs) in China, registered an export value for RVs at 1.82 billion yuan in 2023, marking a year-on-year increase of 17.8 percent, according to official data.

    February28,2024


  • Traditional banks usher in smart transformation by cutting branches and closing ATMs

    Traditional banks have embarked on the path of smart transformation. The used-to-be-everywhere physical branches are slimming away, along with roadside ATMs. But such offline to online banking transformation encounter difficulties as well during the process.

    October22,2020


  • Foreign visitors experience China's improved mobile payment environment over Spring Festival

    Foreign visitors in China experienced a smoother, more convenient travel environment during this year's Spring Festival, thanks to improvements to the country's mobile payment systems.

    February07,2025


  • Low-altitude economy poises for commercialization in China with big investment and wide application

    This year has seen low-altitude economy rising in popularity, with eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) becoming a hot track. Leading enterprises such as TCab Tech, Volant Aerotech, Aerofugia, and AutoFlight have all secured large scale financing. 

    August08,2024


  • Camping trip related spending drives new wave of consumption in China's leisure market

    Camping trip, a rising star in China's leisure consumption landscape, has gained momentum as urban dwellers increasingly embrace "mini-vacations" -- short, accessible getaways combining nature immersion and social bonding.

    March27,2025


  • China Focus: China's new materials forge ahead with innovation, application

    Limestone, ubiquitous in the Earth's crust, has been transformed into an innovative nanomaterial at facilities in north China to support a diverse array of industries with lower carbon emissions.

    July31,2024


  • Across China: China rides new wave of inbound cruise tourism as visa-free travel gains steam

    China's coastal cities are witnessing a renewed wave of international cruise tourism, fueled by relaxed visa policies and improved accessibility for foreign travelers.

    April17,2025


  • China rides new wave of inbound cruise tourism as visa-free travel gains steam

    China's coastal cities are witnessing a renewed wave of international cruise tourism, fueled by relaxed visa policies and improved accessibility for foreign travelers.

    April18,2025


  • Recreational vehicle production maintains momentum in China's Rongcheng

    Rongcheng, a county-level city in east China's Shandong Province, saw its recreational vehicle (RV) industry gain steam in fast lane of expansion.

    August10,2023


  • Chinese yuan strengthens in August

    Chinese yuan strengthened against a basket of currencies in August, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS).

    September07,2023


  • Beijing airports enhance payment facilities for foreigners

    Beijing Capital International Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport have created a more convenient payment experience for foreign visitors.

    February06,2024


  • Payment service center for international travelers opens at Kunming airport in SW China

    A payment service center was initiated at Changshui International Airport in Kunming on Wednesday, offering immediate assistance to overseas visitors as soon as they step off the plane. Kunming is a highly popular tourist destination in southwest China's Yunnan Province.

    April11,2024


  • 4th China International Consumer Products Expo plays leading role in promoting new consumption trend

    The fourth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), one of the largest consumer products expos in the Asia-Pacific region, is underway in Haikou, the capital city of southern China's island province of Hainan, reported Shanghai Securities News.

    April18,2024


  • Feature: Chinese entrepreneurs seek larger presence in Kenyan market as economic ties blossom

    When China Trade Week opened its doors to the public Wednesday in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, Liao Xuhui, the chairman of Amanbo, engaged in a friendly conversation with local merchants keen to learn about the nitty-gritty of importing products from the Asian nation.

    November17,2023


  • New Opportunities of China-Laos Economic and Trade Cooperation in New Era

    The report mainly presents the fruitful results achieved in bilateral economic and trade cooperation, the key cooperation construction projects between the two countries, and the vast opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the future.

    December08,2023


  • Chinese tourists' spending in Singapore on UnionPay jumps almost 3 times during Chinese Lunar New Year holiday

    During the 2023 Chinese Lunar New Year period from Jan. 21 to Jan. 30, UnionPay purchase volumes from Chinese tourists in Singapore jumped close to three times compared to the same period in 2022, a company statement said on Monday.

    February07,2023


  • Baltic Exchange releases weekly shipping market report

    The Baltic Exchange has published its weekly report of the dry and tanker markets for February 13-17, 2023.

    February20,2023


  • Baltic Exchange releases weekly shipping market report

    The Baltic Exchange has published its weekly report of the dry and tanker markets for May 22-26, 2023.

    May29,2023


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