China's travel during National Day holidays stays elevated on third day as short-haul trips gain momentum
China entered the third day of the National Day holidays on Saturday with travel demand remaining strong, as the country’s railways expected to handle 18.9 million passenger trips amid concentrated short-haul demand.
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China launches anti-dumping probe into EU p-nitrotoluene imports on domestic industry application, citing injury to Chinese producers: MOFCOM
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Saturday that its anti-dumping investigation into imports of p-nitrotoluene originating from the European Union was launched in response to an application.
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Chinese PLA completes Russia's Center-2026 exercise with 99A tanks, unmanned systems; expert highlights lessons from modern warfare
Chinese troops have completed their participation in Russia's Center-2026 (Tsentr-2026) exercise and begun withdrawing after joint training with forces from multiple countries wrapped up with a closing ceremony in Chelyabinsk on Friday.
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Where mountains meet the sea: Hainan's hidden cultural gems
A seaside library shaped like a "wormhole," a bookshop nestled within earshot of the waves, an art gallery overlooking the fishing rafts of Tanka people, and a renovated theater revived from an old auditorium – these four newly built or revitalized cultural spaces are redefining Hainan's public
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Unboxing China: Travel, with less on the itinerary
Travel doesn't always have to be packed with plans.A forest, a hot spring, a late breakfast, an unstructured afternoon – travel products are being redesigned around space, time and simple activities.Fewer plans. Fewer decisions. More time to simply slow down.
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Exploring the centuries-old craftsmanship behind morin khuur
From the vast grasslands of north China's Inner Mongolia comes a sound deeply rooted in the region's nomadic culture.
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Young mechanic keeps China's bullet trains safe
China's high-speed trains carry millions of passengers every day—but who keeps them running safely? Meet Huang Guoqing, a young mechanic at Chengdu's EMU Depot. Through overnight inspections and meticulous repairs, he helps keep every journey safe and reliable. Let's take a look behind the scenes.
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Guangdong takes the lead as National Day box office tops 460 mln yuan
China's 2026 National Day holiday box office has surpassed 466 million yuan (US$69.5 million), including pre-sales, as of 14:30 p.m. on October 3, according to Chinese movie data platform Beacon Pro.
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13 years on, how China is unlocking new opportunities through the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road
On a rainy late-September afternoon at Vietnam's Can Tho Port, heavy cranes rumbled into motion, unloading containers from the freighter Beigang Nanning Borun.
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China launches anti-dumping probe into EU p-Nitrotoluene imports
China has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of p-Nitrotoluene from the European Union (EU), the Ministry of Commerce said Saturday.
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Heritage plan stresses digital tech, cooperation
China will put stronger protection and broader international cooperation at the center of its cultural heritage preservation policy for the upcoming five years
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China develops new lithium battery material for faster charging
A new cathode material developed by Chinese researchers could improve the fast-charging performance, durability and low-temperature operation of lithium-ion batteries.
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Hong Kong lifts foreign domestic helper minimum wage by 2.35 pct
HONG KONG, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government announced Friday that the minimum allowable wage for foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) in Hong Kong will be increased by 2.35 percent to 5,220 Hong Kong dollars (about 665.22 U.S. dollars) per month.The new minimum wage level will apply to all FDH contracts signed on or after Oct. 3. The food allowance in lieu of free food will remain unchanged at not less than 1,236 Hong Kong dollars per month.In reviewing the wage level, the HKSAR government said it followed an established mechanism, consulting both employers and helpers while taking into account Hong Kong's economic and labor conditions, near-term outlook, employer affordability, and the basic living needs of FDHs.
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People step outdoors to enjoy National Day holiday
People step outdoors to enjoy National Day holiday
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