How UNESCO-listed Hoh Xil transforms from poaching hotspot to model for wildlife protection

Over the past 30 years, more than 100 patrollers have continued to honor his legacy, dedicating themselves to safeguarding the nature of the Hoh Xil National Nature Reserve on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, which is known as the "roof of the world."

February 14, 2025

China remains appealing to foreign investors

Despite geopolitical tensions and rising trade protectionism, international businesses are deepening their commitments in China as 2025 unfolds, demonstrating the country's appeal to those seeking to stay competitive globally.

February 13, 2025

Spring Festival inbound tourism: Smaller cities, bigger appeal

More foreign visitors came to China during the 2025 Spring Festival, as many of them explored smaller cities and towns to experience authentic local traditions and intangible cultural heritage.

February 12, 2025

Role as global tourism hub seen for Harbin

The Harbin Asian Winter Games have been the best Winter Asiad yet, and the host city has the potential to become a global winter tourism hub with its natural environment, said Timothy Fok Tsun-ting, first vice-president of the Olympic Council of Asia, in an exclusive interview with China Daily.

February 12, 2025

Foreign trade grows despite headwinds

Continuous innovation, global expansion and industrial upgrade will empower Chinese companies to counter rising protectionism and geopolitical tensions this year, driving foreign trade growth and reinforcing China's global competitiveness, said market observers and exporters.

February 12, 2025

China's Spring Festival spending spree fuels global business growth

With week-long nationwide celebrations, the Spring Festival has not only ignited a surge in domestic consumption but also created vast opportunities for international businesses, as Chinese consumers embrace global goods and cultures.

February 11, 2025

China's CPI growth accelerates in January on holiday spending

​China's consumer inflation rose faster in January, driven by a surging demand for travel, dining and shopping during the Spring Festival holiday, the country's most celebrated festival.

February 10, 2025

Collaborative, innovative AI ecosystem highlighted

Chinese tech companies' intensified efforts in achieving breakthroughs in artificial intelligence will bolster the application of this cutting-edge technology in a diverse range of fields, drive industrial upgrading and inject fresh momentum into global economic growth, despite the tightened export controls of the United States on AI chips, said experts and business executives.

February 10, 2025

Chinese ring in Year of the Snake with travel, spending boom

As China celebrated the arrival of the Year of the Snake, the festive atmosphere was reflected in a surge in travel and consumer spending. With tourism booming, restaurants bustling, and box offices setting new records, the festivities showcased China's economic vitality.

February 7, 2025

China's winter economy snowballing as sports event, cultural tourism fuel public passion

China's winter economy is not just about sports and tourism; it's also driving significant growth in manufacturing and services, experts said.

February 6, 2025

Winter sports boosting NE China with upcoming Asian Winter Games

As the 9th Asian Winter Games draws close, Harbin, capital city of China's northernmost Heilongjiang Province, is welcoming an influx of spectators around the world, becoming one of the most popular travel destinations this winter.

February 5, 2025

Trade-in program boosts China's Spring Festival shopping season

​China's consumer goods trade-in program remained highly popular at the start of the year, especially during the Spring Festival shopping season.

January 30, 2025

Spring Festival: A Chinese tradition with growing global appeal

Spring Festival's core customs -- celebrating family reunions, wishing for good fortune and creating traditional crafts -- captivate cultural enthusiasts worldwide with its unique approach to welcoming the new year.

January 28, 2025

Cost-effective drones soar to popularity across China

The era of drones is on the horizon. Some say it is already becoming reality in China, thanks to the rapid rise of "low-altitude economy" and great affordability of Chinese-made drones. Xinhua hereby presents a series of three stories to shed light on the "drone revolution" in China, and how it will redefine everything from disaster response to rural employment. The following is the third piece about drones' innovative adoptions in new areas.

January 26, 2025

China builds world-class ski resorts in Altay, home to ancient ski heritage

A new ski-themed museum has opened to the public in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently. It is located in Altay Prefecture, which boasts modern ski resorts and an ancient rock painting depicting skiing hunters.

January 23, 2025

What to expect as China's local authorities plan for 2025 economy

Since the beginning of the year, China's provincial-level regions have been holding their "two sessions" meetings, where government work reports were delivered to outline the development priorities for 2025.

January 22, 2025

China anticipates holiday travel boom driven by longer trips, culture craze

The annual Spring Festival of 2025 is shaping up to be a long and unique public holiday for Chinese people.

January 20, 2025

China's economic resilience makes a case for faith

​Uncertainties and rising protectionism worldwide might fuel China skeptics' pessimism, but the country's economic resilience underscores why confidence in its growth potential remains well-founded.

January 17, 2025

90 years on, Long March's legacy inspires China's progress in the new era

Between Jan. 15 and 17, 1935, during the Long March, the renowned Zunyi Meeting was held here, a landmark event in the history of the Communist Party of China (CPC) as it largely determined the fate of the Party at a critical juncture for its survival.

January 16, 2025

Study tours draw students to museums

"The popularity of museum study tours can be partly attributed to people's increasing demand for high-quality spiritual products. Museums' efforts to provide interesting and various programs are also important," said Zhou, who is also director of the special committee on public education of the Chinese Museum Association.

January 16, 2025

China's Spring Festival travel rush highlights more than speed and efficiency

With an estimated record 9 billion passenger trips in 40 days, the 2025 Spring Festival travel rush is set to serve as a testament to China's impressive ability to withstand overwhelming traffic pressure.

January 15, 2025

How a key mechanism drives China-Latin America cooperation

Over the past decade, China and its Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) partners have achieved notable progress in building mutual political trust, bolstering economic cooperation, boosting cultural exchanges, and better coordinating international affairs within the framework of the forum's mechanism.

January 14, 2025

Tech innovations boost China's commercial space industry

​China's commercial space industry entered a fast development track in 2024, as its market volume is expected to exceed 2.3 trillion yuan (about 314 billion U.S. dollars).

January 13, 2025

Multi-faceted efforts underway to ensure safe Spring Festival travel

China is taking multipronged measures to ensure safe and smooth travel for passengers during the upcoming Spring Festival travel rush, according to a press conference held on Wednesday.

January 9, 2025

China-Africa cooperation energizes Global South growth

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is on a visit to four African countries -- Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Chad, and Nigeria -- from Jan. 5 to 11, marking the 35th consecutive year that China's foreign minister has chosen Africa as the destination for the first overseas trip of the year.

January 8, 2025

Why maintaining good China-US economic ties is shared expectation?

Many economists, multinationals and ordinary consumers may share a common New Year's wish for 2025: stable and positive interactions between the world's two largest economies.

January 7, 2025

Chinese enterprises embrace new opportunities in ice and snow economy

In a bustling workshop of a sportswear company, workers were racing to fulfill an urgent order of 50,000 pairs of ski goggles, a popular item in the trolleys of megacity shoppers, around late December.

January 6, 2025

RCEP showcases success of open world economy

​As the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) celebrates its third anniversary of entry into force on Wednesday, it is widely believed that the agreement has demonstrated that free trade is beneficial for economic growth and market prosperity.

January 2, 2025

Humanoid robots poised to transform China's innovation landscape

The explosive growth of humanoid robots represents a standout transformation in China's tech innovation landscape for 2024.

December 30, 2024

High-altitude highways pave way for prosperity in China's ethnic minority areas

More than 70 years ago, the construction of two monumental highways -- the Sichuan-Xizang and Qinghai-Xizang routes -- kicked off. Seven decades on, these historic highways have transformed the once-remote plateau. They have spurred economic and social development and brought profound changes to the lives of the people living along their routes.

December 27, 2024