China’s Mid-Autumn Festival Sees Surge in Travel and Consumption
China’s tourism and consumer markets boomed during the Mid-Autumn Festival, with travel volumes surging as the nation prepares for the upcoming National Day “golden week”.
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China’s Mid-Autumn Festival Spurs Surge in Travel and Consumption
China’s Mid-Autumn Festival holiday saw a significant surge in travel and consumption, indicating robust economic vitality. This positive trend is expected to continue into the upcoming National Day “golden week.”
China Removes Obsolete Hotel Restrictions for Foreign Travelers
Chinese authorities have officially removed outdated hotel restrictions, allowing all registered hotels to accept foreign travelers without special licenses.
China Lifts Hotel Restrictions for Foreign Travelers
China has officially lifted restrictions on hotels accommodating foreign travelers, ending years of inconsistency and opening doors across the country to international guests.
China’s Mid-Autumn Festival Travel Surges 37.9% on First Day
China’s transportation sectors handled 215.92 million passenger trips on the first day of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, marking a 37.9% year-on-year increase.
China’s Travel Market Anticipates Mid-Autumn Festival Tourism Surge
China’s travel market is gearing up for a surge in tourism during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival on September 29, with short-distance trips and cultural tours leading the trend.
CIFTIS 2024 Concludes with Abundant Results, Highlights Innovation in Services Trade
The 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services concluded in Beijing, achieving nearly 1,000 deals across key sectors like construction, finance, and business services, with a 20% increase in attendees.
China’s Service Sector Plays Key Role in Global Economic Growth
China’s robust service sector is making significant contributions to the global economy, according to Wang Shichuan, deputy director of China’s National Center of Standards Evaluation.
China’s Standards Poised to Lead Global Sustainability: ISEAL Alliance
At the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services, Joshua Wickerham of the ISEAL Alliance highlighted China’s potential to lead global sustainability through its standards-setting efforts.
Innovative Companies Turn Agricultural Waste into Sustainable Products at Beijing’s CIFTIS
At Beijing’s China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), innovative companies showcase technologies transforming agricultural waste into energy and sustainable products.
China to Gradually Raise Retirement Age to Optimize Human Resources
China plans to gradually raise the statutory retirement age starting from 2025, increasing it for men from 60 to 63 and for women by several years, aiming to better utilize human resources amid demographic changes.
Music Unites China and Malaysia in 50th Anniversary Concert in Hangzhou
A concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of China-Malaysia diplomatic relations was held in Hangzhou, showcasing how culture and music bridge gaps and strengthen bilateral ties.
CIFTIS 2024 Opens in Beijing, Empowering New Quality Productive Forces
The 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services has opened in Beijing, highlighting China’s efforts to foster new quality productive forces through technological innovation and high-level opening up.
ISO President Advocates for Global Standards to Boost Trade in Services
ISO President Sung Hwan Cho highlights the vital role of international standards in enhancing global trade in services at the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing.
Global Survey Criticizes U.S. for Violating WTO Rules
A global CGTN poll reveals widespread criticism of the U.S. for violating WTO rules through unilateral sanctions and trade protection measures, highlighting challenges to the multilateral trading system.
Chinese Ministry of Commerce Opposes U.S. Tariff Hikes on Chinese Goods
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce strongly opposes U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese goods, urging the U.S. to correct its actions and warning of resolute measures to protect Chinese interests.
Johanna Hill Highlights Services Trade as Key Driver of Global Growth at CIFTIS
Speaking at CIFTIS 2024, WTO Deputy Director-General Johanna Hill highlighted the transformative impact of services trade on global growth, employment, and sustainable development, urging enhanced international cooperation.
U.S. Finalizes Tariff Hikes on Chinese Goods Amid Industry Backlash
The U.S. finalizes significant tariff hikes on Chinese goods, sparking industry concerns over supply chain disruptions and escalating trade tensions with China.
China’s Economy Maintains Steady Growth in August
China’s economy maintained steady growth in August, with key indicators like retail sales, industrial output, and fixed-asset investment showing positive trends, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
WTO Deputy Director-General Commends China’s Service Market Opening at CIFTIS 2024
At CIFTIS 2024, WTO Deputy Director-General Johanna Hill praised China’s remarkable growth in digital services exports and its further opening of banking and telecom sectors, highlighting its role in global trade initiatives.