Shenzhen gives $4.5 million in e-CNY to boost consumption
Giving out coupons, including e-CNY red envelopes, has become an effective measure for multiple regions in China to boost online and offline consumption.
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China’s inland rides waves of innovation, new opportunities
As China pursues new opportunities in artificial intelligence, robotics, metaverse and smart manufacturing, the nation's inland regions are now emerging as key incubators for…
China increases efforts to help small and midsize rural commercial banks
It is estimated that some of the deferred repayments of principal and interest on loans to these enterprises during the Covid-19 pandemic will turn into bad loans.
Zhang Yimou’s work closes film festival in Copenhagen
Chinese director Zhang Yimou had also been awarded best director for his film ‘Cliff Walkers’ at China's 34th Golden Rooster Award in 2021.
Indian pilgrimage hub eyes return of Chinese visitors
The Chinese consul general highlighted the importance of Bodh Gaya as a major tourist destination, saying many Chinese want to visit the city but the pandemic has stalled arrivals.
Jay Chou’s virtual concerts attract over 70 million fans
Screened from May 20 to 21, the concerts, taken from Chou's 2012 ‘Ferris Wheel’ tour and 2019’s ‘Strongest on the Surface’ tour, won applause from nostalgic fans.
Concept store offers children food for thought
The store, part of the "know your food" campaign of the United Nations Children's Fund, offers attractive displays to help children identify and understand nutritional foods.
Peacocks lead to success in hometown business
Known as the "golden peacock", Sun Jiaojiao’s business of selling peacock feathers as a series of tourism products continues to grow, developing rural tourism in the area.
Medical workers leave for home as case numbers fall
After undergoing days of closed-loop management and quarantine to comply with prevention and control regulations, medics will soon be reunited with their families.
Economic storm looming, biz and govt leaders warn in Davos
The International Monetary Fund cut its global growth outlook for the second time this year, citing the conflict in Ukraine and singling out inflation as a "clear and present…