China-Europe Railway Express freight train runs up 29% in Q1 2026, network covering 235 European cities now
The China-Europe Railway Express handled 5,460 freight train runs in the first quarter of this year, up 29 percent year-on-year, with the volume of goods transported up 22 percent year-on-year to reach 546,000 twenty-foot equivalent units, injecting new vitality into China-EU cooperation as well as social development of countries along the routes, according to data released on Thursday by China State Railway Group Co.
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China's foreign trade has grown against global trend, becoming a driving force for the world economy with booming orders from overseas despite the COVID-19 pandemic ...
Foreign buyers hunt for hits at Hainan consumer expo
Livestreaming cherry sales 
Drone pilot training
Intelligent manufacture
Browsing goods
Pet fair
Rosy industry
Racing exports
Medical devices on show
Rush for World Cup orders 
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Livestreaming sales
Foreign buyers hunt for hits at Hainan consumer expo as Chinese brands go global
Holding a bottle of orange soda from Beijing-based beverage brand Beibingyang, also known as Arctic Ocean, Sebastian Ciemnoczołowski, Marshal of the Lubuskie Voivodeship in western Poland, told Global Times reporters that he understands this type of drink is associated with childhood memories for many Chinese consumers, and he believes Polish consumers may also like it.
Issuance of panda bonds in China up over 90% in 2026 as global investors rush for safe havens
The issuance of panda bonds has increased notably so far this year, rising 91.81% year-on-year, as global investors seek safe havens amid rising geopolitical uncertainties. Chinese experts said that the surge reflected the joint effect of multiple factors such as advantageous financing costs and the stable performance of yuan-denominated assets, while stressing that this also demonstrates confidence in the development of China's economy and financial markets.
FIFA World Cup rush fuels order surge for Yiwu vendors
With production lines running flat out and orders already booked through the end of May, and with the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, Chen Shaomei has seen rising demand and growing enthusiasm from overseas buyers in Yiwu, East China's Zhejiang Province.
China-US auto industries highly complementary, with broad scope for co-op, Chinese vice commerce minister says in meeting with Ford Motor Executive VP
China's International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang met with Ford Motor Company Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Steven Croley in Beijing on Monday, exchanging views on China-US economic and trade relations and Ford's development in China, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday.
China Customs cautions against illegal importation of exotic pets, citing penalties
China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) on Wednesday reminded pet lovers not to illegally import “exotic pets,” as the list of key controlled alien species at ports will take effect on May 1. After that, any unauthorized introduction of listed alien species will be subject to penalties.
Both sides maintain communication on President Trump's China visit: FM on whether Bessent's claim of 'unreliable global partner' affects upcoming trip
In response to a media question about US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's claim that China was an “unreliable global partner” during the Middle East crisis and whether such comments could affect US President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to China, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that China has repeatedly made clear its solemn position on the situation in Iran, and that the two sides are maintaining communication regarding President Trump's China visit.
International community should not be made to bear cost of Iran war, FM says on IMF report warning of potential global economic recession due to Mideast conflict
In response to a question that, according to reports, a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) report warned that prolonged conflict in the Middle East could push global economy to the brink of recession, lowering this year's global growth forecast by 0.2 percentage points, while UN agencies estimate the war could push an additional 45 million people into hunger and up to 32 million into poverty, with some Pacific island countries declaring emergencies over energy shortages, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that the IMF report once again shows the conflict has not only caused heavy casualties and losses, but also generated severe spillover effects, dragging down global economic growth and livelihood improvement.
6 Chinese government departments issue list of key invasive alien species for control at ports for the first time: report
Six Chinese government departments including the General Administration of Customs, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, as well as the Ministry of Natural Resources, jointly issued a list of key invasive alien species for control at ports for the first time. The list will take effect on May 1 this year, China Media Group (CMG) reported on Wednesday.
Lululemon tells GT its products currently on sale in China are free of 'forever chemicals'; some netizens call for 'solid evidence'
In response to allegations made in the US that Lululemon may have used “forever chemicals,” a public relations representative from the company in China told the Global Times on Wednesday that all products currently on sale in China do not contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The quality of Lululemon clothing continued to draw questions from many Chinese netizens on Wednesday, with some calling for “solid evidence.”
China's homegrown 'unmanned flying truck' HH-200 completes maiden flight on Wednesday
China achieved a new milestone in making large-scale unmanned transport equipment as the domestically-developed HH-200 successfully completed its maiden flight on Wednesday.
Qinghai-Xizang Railway cargo surge illustrates how infrastructure spurs consumption
Wine, cordyceps, natural drinking water, and cultural and creative products … more than 300 specialty products from the Xizang Autonomous Region in Southwest China attracted attention from consumers at the Sixth China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan, South China, this week. Meanwhile, on livestreaming e-commerce platforms, Xizang specialties such as yak meat, apples, and tsampa continue to gain popularity every day.
Without a dedicated booth, ZXMOTO takes center stage at Hainan expo
Despite lacking its own booth, ZXMOTO emerged as one of the expo's hottest attractions, drawing large numbers of visitors and becoming a standout phenomenon at this year's China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, South China's Hainan Province.
Chinese new-energy firms see a surge in overseas demand
The first quarter of 2026 has turned out to be quite a busy season for Chinese new energy firms in overseas markets.