The upcoming Duanwu Festival holiday, running from Saturday to Monday, is expected to see 687 million cross-regional passenger trips across China, up 7.7 percent year on year, according to the Ministry of Transport. The Duanwu Festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese…
The booming consumption figures and scenes during the May Day holiday have fully reflected the resilience and potential of China’s economy, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman on Thursday. According to statistics, during the five-day holiday starting May 1, the sales revenue of consumption-related industries nationwide increased by 15.2 percent year on year, the average…
Fueled by attractive promotional activities, China’s gold consumption market experienced a boost during the five-day Labor Day holiday, even as the international gold prices remain elevated. The global gold price hit record highs 20 times in the first quarter of this year, according to a recent report from the World Gold Council. As a result,…
China has seen an air sports boom during the May Day holiday, which runs from May 1 to 5, with a surging number of flight camps offering diverse kinds of aerial experiences to air sports fans across the country. During the five-day holiday, the skies above southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality buzzed with planes, parachutes and…
From the vibrant streets of Xining, northwest China’s Qinghai Province, to the jazz-filled stages of Beijing, China’s May Day holiday has transformed cities into hubs of cultural celebration and immersive entertainment. In Chengbei District of Xining, the nights during the May Day holiday come alive with dazzling folk parades and music. On a 700-meter snow…
A variety of consumption promotions based on the concept of “ticket-stub economy” have helped drive a noticeable increase in consumer spending during China’s five-day May Day holiday. Under this initiative, consumers could present ticket stubs from movies, scenic spots, and sports events among others to receive discounts and added services in subsequent consumption scenarios. This…
China’s consumer goods trade-in program is driving a surge in domestic spending and boosting demand for high-quality appliances, with the Labor Day holiday sparking greater consumer enthusiasm. This initiative dates back to March 2024, when an action plan was introduced to encourage large-scale equipment renewal and consumer goods trade-ins. In January, the program was further…
The five-day May Day holiday in China, which began on Thursday, has brought a diverse range of vibrant activities across the country, enhancing people’s holiday experiences and filling the air with a joyful and celebratory atmosphere. On the first day of the break, the ancient city of Kashgar in southwestern Xinjiang saw a surge in…
China’s box office revenue on the first day of the May Day holiday exceeded 200 million yuan (about 27.5 million U.S. dollars) by 17:30 Thursday according to box office tracker Dengta Data, including pre-sales and limited previews. More than 10 new films are released during the May Day holiday this year, ranging from biographies to…
China’s waterway passenger traffic during the five-day May Day holiday is projected to reach 7.75 million trips, more than 11 percent higher year on year as sailing continue to gain popularity as a holiday activity in recent years. The holiday, celebrated annually from May 1-5, is one of China’s busiest travel and leisure periods, as…