Short-distance trips to boost holiday tourism
Travel agencies estimate these holidays will provide the strongest boost for the industry's recovery after the market showed a lacklustre performance in the first half of this…
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Chinese government seeks to better protect gig workers
A recent analysis by AliResearch, a think tank of Alibaba Group, shows that gig workers in China will number as much as 400 million by 2036.
Education firm finds fortunes via livestream
Embattled education training company New Oriental began trending on China's social media platforms recently, after its teachers started livestreaming the selling of agricultural…
Chinese government relaxes tourism restrictions for Dragon Boat festival
To boost the tourism sector’s recovery, a more scientific and precise epidemic control measure will be implemented, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said.
China’s retirees to see increase in pensions
According to a government release, retirees can see as much as a 4 percent increase in their monthly payments retroactive to Jan 1.
China creates evaluation system to level up skilled workers
The nation will standardize technical professions by improving the evaluation system and skills assessment, with workers' ethics and the spirit of craftsmanship will be included…
China launches campaign to curb excessive overtime work
According to a government notice, employers who are found to have taken part in illegal behavior related to labor laws will face administrative punishment.
China’s domestic tourism showing sure signs of recovery
Tourism-related revenue generated in 2021 also saw a year-on-year increase of 690 billion yuan, reaching about 2.92 trillion yuan.
Short-distance trips top choice for China’s New Year tourists
Cities such as Beijing and Shanghai witnessed their attractions reach beyond local residents to people from neighboring provinces.
China’s authorities step up controls to ensure safe holiday travel
A Transport ministry spokesman said an estimated 80 million trips will be made during the coming New Year's Day holiday.