China Daily
April 2026
Xi'an upgrades services for inbound tourism-en.xa.gov.cn
The launch ceremony for the heartwarming service campaign promoting inbound tourism consumption in Xi'an, themed "Come to Xi'an to see China, global appreciation of China's trend", was held in Xi'an on April 28
We will rally support from all sectors and build an integrated, all-media communication matrix to showcase Xi'an's historical heritage, cultural charm, thoughtful services, and vibrant consumer scene to global audiences, attracting more international friends to come and fall in love with Xi'an,
Xi'an is a city you never want to leave once you come! I'm grateful that Xi'an goes to great lengths to offer support to us."
List honors China's top 10 archaeological discoveries — Chinadaily.com.cn
Among the top 10 is the Changbai Mountain Paleolithic site group in eastern Jilin province, which covers 100,000 square kilometers and boasts more than 1,000 locations from where stone tools have been unearthed
It updates our understanding of the origins of Chinese civilization in the middle and upper reaches of the Yellow River, and provides further evidence of the over-5,000-year timeline of Chinese civilization,
Studies of these relics suggest the city was well-planned and fully functional, proving its status as the political center and cultural hub of the Shang Dynasty in its early stage,
May Day holiday to see record travel
The first day of the holiday is expected to bring the strongest travel demand, with cross-regional trips projected to reach 344 million, up 3.3 percent from a year earlier
The May Day holiday is expected to see strong demand for tourism, family visits and leisure travel, with several key transport indicators reaching record highs for the same period,
Expressway traffic may reach a record high for the May Day holiday period, while the number of new energy vehicles on expressways is expected to grow significantly,
We will adopt tailored measures for each congested road section and each key scenic area access point,
The city of tomorrow — Chinadaily.com.cn
Shanghai's pet-friendly policies put back on leash
Balancing the need for order and hygiene in public spaces with the growing demand for pet-friendly outings challenges both urban management and the responsibility of all pet owners,
Efforts to boost holiday spending gain traction
As the five-day Labor Day holiday begins on Friday, local authorities across China are revving up efforts to ignite spending — issuing millions of yuan in consumption vouchers and organizing concerts and sporting events
Vouchers on air tickets and hotel stays lower travel costs, encourage longer trips and boost spending on dining, performances and other local experiences,
China's global mining status strengthened
This shows that China is not only a major producer of mineral resources but also a dominant supplier and key leader in the global metallurgical processing industry, ensuring the stability of its industrial chain and promoting the development of emerging industries,
This has significantly enhanced the national capacity for resource self-sufficiency, supported the construction and consolidation of 198 energy resource bases, and strengthened China's position and competitiveness in the global mining industry,
The soul of the wetland, burned into reeds — Chinadaily.com.cn
A good work must first move the artist before it can move others,
A restored lake echoes past and future together — Chinadaily.com.cn
Since the water improved, bird life here has flourished. Bird-watchers visit all the time,
The taste of the lake — Chinadaily.com.cn
The soul of the fish feast is not the cooking skill, but the unadulterated freshness of Baiyangdian,
Building a smart metropolis — Chinadaily.com.cn
PSG, Bayern clash sets Champions League record
PSG built a 5-2 lead early in the second half thanks to two goals each from flying winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele at Parc des Princes
You were standing on the field going 'what's going on here?' because we definitely weren't three goals worse,
The rules about handball change every week,
Two great teams who attack and don't question themselves,
I think something special can happen at home, there will be 75,000 people, it will be a hell of an atmosphere,
We deserved to win, we deserved to lose, we deserved to draw,
It was a very, very intense game,
I'm so tired, and I didn't run a single kilometer,
New mutual aid eldercare plan unveiled
A guideline jointly issued by 11 central government departments, including the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the National Development and Reform Commission, outlines a framework to expand such services nationwide and better meet the diverse needs of older adults
Shanghai plans to drive tech innovation
Currently, we are planning to select young scientific research talent to come to Fudan University for long-term residency research projects. We hope the new plan can promote the planning and implementation of forward-looking major projects,
Surging artificial intelligence data usage reshaping economy
Energy costs fuel inflation worries in Southeast Asia
In the last 10 years or so, inflation has stayed below 4 percent, so an increase of above 5 percent starts to send alarm bells in Vietnam,
The conflict in the Gulf poses a big challenge to economies in Southeast Asia,
In Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam, monetary policy is likely to remain unchanged for a while, with monetary officials weighing both the inflationary effects and the decline in growth,
Beijing invites more to join Group of Friends of Global Governance
China calls on more UN member states to participate in and support the GGI, and to work together to reinvigorate, safeguard and strengthen the UN,
UN tells US assessed dues are not up for negotiation
AI token biz highlighted for Guizhou's development
Guiyang and Gui'an New Area in Guizhou have laid a solid foundation in computing power and data resources, creating favorable conditions for the development of the token economy,
We are using high-quality industry datasets for training and fine-tuning to transform general-purpose tokens into industry-specific ones, providing stronger support for the development of vertical AI applications,
We will focus on the distinctive sectors and work with leading enterprises to help drive the intelligent upgrading of industrial clusters in Guiyang and Gui'an New Area and across Guizhou,
Realty mkt sees broad rebound
Driven by growth in its four largest cities, home purchases in China gained traction nationwide in March, leading to rising confidence among experts about the housing performance during the upcoming May Day holiday, which is deemed vital to the overall stabilization of the real estate market
Many local governments have introduced policies to support the real estate market this year, such as easing purchase restrictions and lowering mortgage interest rates. Such policies help lower the threshold for home purchases and stimulate housing demand.... Thanks
The national real estate market has not yet emerged from its adjustment cycle, and if there is a lack of more substantial positive news after the May Day holiday, the market may return to rationality. Therefore, the introduction of subsequent policies will become a key factor influencing market trends,
The cities saw pre-owned home prices rise 0.4 percent month-on-month in March, compared with a 0.1 percent decline a month earlier, while new home prices increased 0.2 percent from the previous month, leading the 70 large and medium-sized cities under official tracking,
Cities with strong fundamentals are gradually bottoming out, becoming bellwethers and helping improve sentiment for more cities to follow suit,
We anticipate that the real estate markets in first — and second-tier cities are expected to continue the recovery momentum during the May Day holiday, with both new and existing home transaction volumes projected to maintain moderate growth,
US Fed keeps interest rate unchanged amid high energy prices
Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained low, on average, and the unemployment rate has been little changed in recent months. Inflation is elevated, in part reflecting the recent increase in global energy prices,
Developments in the Middle East are contributing to a high level of uncertainty about the economic outlook. The Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate,
In support of its goals, the Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3-1/2 to 3-3/4 percent,
BP criticized over surging profits following Iran war
Brent crude neared $120 a barrel at one point and, though it has eased, it remains above $100 as peace talks stall and concerns grow over a looming global energy supply crunch
In the first three months of this year, I think it's important to know that revenues from fuel duty were no higher than they were just a year ago. And with regard to the profits of energy companies, that is exactly why we extended the energy profits levy, to make sure that windfall profits could be taxed appropriately."
But again, it's ordinary people who pay the price when soaring energy prices threaten to plunge the UK into an even deeper cost-of-living crisis,
The teams across BP are playing their part to keep oil, gas, and refined products flowing during an incredibly challenging time, focused on maintaining safe, reliable and cost-efficient operations,
UK lawmakers reject Mandelson inquiry
Mandelson was sacked nine months after his appointment, when the extent of his friendship with the dead US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein became apparent
Openness of China benefits its trading partners
Japan may shoot itself in foot with weapons exports
Driven by a neo-militarist agenda, Tokyo revised the Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology and implementation guidelines on April 21, lifting the ban on lethal weapon exports