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China approves some rare earth export applications

China has approved a number of export license applications for rare earth-related items amid surging overseas demand for medium and heavy rare earth elements used in the high-tech manufacturing sector, the Ministry of Commerce said in a recent statement. Trade analysts said this approach seeks to balance China’s resource security interests with its role as…

Trendy products driving dairy purchases

A woman browses dairy products at a supermarket in Shanghai, Sept 22, 2023. [Photo/VCG] Chinese consumers are no longer satisfied with simply drinking more milk, and they are focusing on better quality dairy items. The popularity of trendy dairy products such as milk tea and yogurt ice cream has contributed to the overall growth of…

RCEP Media & Think Tank Forum

The 2025 RCEP Media and Think Tank Forum is held on Sunday in Haikou, Hainan province. FENG YONGBIN / CHINA DAILY The advancement of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement to a higher level and toward broader coverage will bolster economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region and help stabilize a fracturing world trade system, officials…

Outbound tourism seen on steady growth track with Gen Z a key driver

Tourists stroll along the streets of Shibuya, Japan, Oct 8, 2024. [Photo/VCG] China’s outbound tourism sector is expected to witness steady growth this summer, with Asia and Europe gaining popularity among Chinese travelers who are driven by their interests when choosing overseas destinations, according to the United States-based lodging and short-term vacation rental provider Airbnb.…

China’s leading shopping center operators shift focus to operational efficiency

[Photo/the China Chain Store & Franchise Association] The China Chain Store & Franchise Association has released the 2024 China Shopping Center Enterprise TOP100 list, showing leading shopping center operators focusing on operational efficiency to increase growth. Based on data from the 2024 Shopping Center Enterprise Survey, as of Dec 31, 2024, the top 100 shopping…

China’s logistics industry prosperity index reaches 50.6% in May

A staff member works at China Duty Free Group Hainan International Logistics Center in Haikou, South China’s Hainan province, May 26, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] China’s logistics industry prosperity index, an index tracking prosperity of the country’s logistics market, reached 50.6 percent in May, China News Service reported on Thursday. The index in May showed that the…

Pre-elderly urged to lead healthier lifestyles

The Chinese Nutrition Society (CNS), supported by Tetra Pak, released a new report on the nutrition and health issues and improvement strategies among the elderly in China. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] A new report from the Chinese Nutrition Society has found that the “pre-elderly” age group, those aged between 45 and 64, have a critical…

Dragon Boat Festival drives travel and consumption

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Optics Valley rides rising wave of tech tourism

A new suspended monorail line is in operation in Wuhan, Hubei province. DU ZIXUAN/XINHUA WUHAN — The unique sensation of gliding above the city with a 270-degree panoramic view while experiencing the Optics Valley Photon suspended monorail in the city of Wuhan, Central China’s Hubei province, deeply impressed Mahdi Hameed. “It’s more than just a means…

Henan taps youths’ can-do spirit to spur local economy

In Houhe town of Neihuang county in Henan province, a team of volunteers designed a rural vitalization plan for Yuzhuang village, setting up a cultural and tourism station and an intangible cultural heritage (ICH) workshop, attracting 500 migrant workers back to work. Shi Qiuwen, Party secretary of Yuzhuang, was jubilant, saying: “Previously, all our young…