Starbucks China denied reports that it plans to source paper cups and straws from Chinese beverage chain Mixue Group, dismissing online speculation that the coffee giant is revamping its supply chain to lower costs.

Traveling in China is gaining traction, with Elon Musk recently encouraging people to visit.

Guangdong province reached an import volume of 423.46 billion yuan ($62.81 billion) in July, surging by 40.7 percent year-on-year and marking five straight months of monthly growth exceeding 30 percent.

China's Erenhot railway port, a major border crossing between China and Mongolia in North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, saw its 3,000th China-Europe freight train of the year depart on Wednesday, marking a new milestone in the port's cross-border transport operations and reflecting

China's auto exports maintained strong growth in July, with shipments exceeding 1 million units for two consecutive months in June and July, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) released on Wednesday, and new-energy vehicle (NEV) exports were particularly strong.

A wave of well-received films has hit Chinese theaters this summer, drawing audiences into a broader cultural experience and generating economic impact that extends far beyond the box office.