Tourism reshaped by milestone launch
China launched island-wide special customs operations on Thursday in the Hainan Free Trade Port, the world’s largest FTP by area, as global tourism leaders… Read More »Tourism reshaped by milestone launch
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Fuzhou welcomes first downtown duty-free store
Fuzhou, capital of East China’s Fujian province, welcomed its first downtown duty-free store on Thursday. [Photo by Yang Jie/for chinadaily.com.cn] Fuzhou, capital of East China’s Fujian province, welcomed its first downtown duty-free store on Thursday, offering departing travelers, including Chinese tourists, a new shopping destination with prices about 11 to 25 percent lower than traditional…
West Air’s fleet reaches 50 aircraft milestone in Chongqing
On Thursday morning, West Air marked a milestone with the arrival of its 50th aircraft, an Airbus A320neo (B-32PV), at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. This addition elevates the low-cost airline into the ranks of mid-sized carriers and makes it the second such airline headquartered in Chongqing. [Photo by Deng Rui/For chinadaily.com.cn] On Thursday morning, West…
Shenzhen mayor outlines city’s sci-tech progress during 14th Five-Year Plan period
A drone photo taken on Nov 1, 2025 shows a view of Shenzhen Bay Culture Square in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong province. [Photo/Xinhua] A Shenzhen press conference on Thursday outlined the city’s progress in building a world-class scientific and technological innovation hub during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–25), highlighting rapid growth in research investment,…
China’s game industry reaches new heights, while overseas expansion gains momentum
Co-hosted by the China Audio-video and Digital Publishing Association and the government of Xuhui district, the 2025 China Game Industry Annual Conference is held in West Bund from Dec 17 to 19, unveiling the latest industry achievements. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The sales revenue and user base of China’s domestic game market in 2025 reached…
Imported durians sell out fast in Hainan after customs shift
Several hundred people lined up at a supermarket in Haikou, Hainan province, on Thursday to buy imported durians being sold at almost half their usual price, shortly after the launch of the island province’s special customs operations. A staff member at Wanghao Supermarket said the durians sold out within an hour of going on sale,…
Top market regulator clarifies exemptions on anti-competitive agreements
China’s top market regulator revised its rules on anti-competitive agreements, setting clearer marketshare thresholds under which certain vertical agreements will not be prohibited, the State Administration for Market Regulation said on Friday. Under the new rules, vertical agreements that fix or restrict resale prices will not be prohibited if the operator’s marketshare in the relevant…
Global impact of Chinese web novels reaches new heights
The 2025 China Online Literature Overseas Trend Report, released at the 4th Shanghai International Online Literature Week, reveals market developments and cultural impact. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China’s online literature has achieved unprecedented global reach as the international web literature market experiences rapid expansion, with Latin American markets emerging as new growth drivers and young creators…
Domestic brands drive China’s smartphone market recovery in 2025
Vivo unveiled its latest smartphones S50 series. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Fueled by the country’s subsidy policies for consumer goods and local brands intensifying competition through innovative designs and AI-powered features, China’s smartphone market is poised for a mild rebound in 2025, according to an industry analysis by market research company Omdia. Smartphone shipments in…
Shanghai’s new fair brings CIIE expo products to consumers
The first CIIE U-Fair, an extension of the China International Import Expo for individual consumers, kicked off in Shanghai on Friday. [Photo by Shi Jing/chinadaily.com.cn] The first CIIE U-Fair, an extension of the China International Import Expo for individual consumers, kicked off in Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention Center on Friday. Dubbed a “mini CIIE”, the…