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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.


Chinese automakers post record exports in March; higher global oil prices boost EV demand: expert

Several major Chinese automakers have released their March sales results, delivering record-high exports that underscore the rising global competitiveness of China's domestic automotive brands.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/8 18:34:26

China, US should provide greater stability in economic ties: Chinese FM on question over rare earth export controls

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that China-US economic and trade relations are essentially mutually beneficial and win-win in nature, noting that both sides should jointly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, so as to provide greater stability for bilateral economic and trade cooperation.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/8 17:21:20

China's state assets regulator establishes new bureau to manage overseas state-owned assets

China's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC) has newly established the bureau of overseas state-owned assets, Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/8 17:03:22

China steps up legal efforts to address 'air rage' and other acts endangering civil aviation safety

China's Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate on Wednesday issued a judicial interpretation on the application of law in cases involving civil aviation safety, which severely punishes acts such as disruptive “air rage” and fabricating false terror information, according to CCTV News.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/8 14:08:56

Chinese dairy firm Haihe apologizes after livestream reportedly contained obscene, vulgar content

Tianjin Haihe Dairy Co issued an apology on Wednesday, saying that it has noticed relevant video content from a “Haihe Dairy Flagship Store” livestream account has had a negative impact on consumers and has sparked widespread public discussion and controversy.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/8 13:38:37

China's logistics sector gains momentum in March, underpinning broad economic operations

China's logistics industry gained momentum in March, as reflected in improved sector data, buoyed by better coordination across upstream and downstream segments of the country's industrial and supply chains and increased investment, state broadcaster CCTV News reported on Wednesday.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/8 12:46:56

Mainland offers fertile ground for innovation, welcomes Taiwan compatriots, firms, spokesperson says as ZXMOTO's win draws attention in Taiwan

The Chinese mainland provides fertile ground for innovation and entrepreneurship and offers broader space for cross-Straits industrial cooperation, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said on Wednesday, expressing a warm welcome to Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises to establish themselves and develop on the mainland.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/8 11:07:37

Robots ready for delivery

Workers assemble and test industrial intelligent robots in a robot workshop in Jiujiang, East China's Jiangxi Province, on April 7, 2026. As one of China's first high-altitude robot producers, the firm develops and sells intelligent robots used in the shipbuilding, chemical, and energy sectors. These are exported to countries including Russia, Singapore, and Vietnam. Photo: VCG
Source: VCG | 2026/4/7 23:48:46

Xinjiang turns renewable potential into economic gains amid global energy shake-up

With its extensive wind and solar potential, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region offers a valuable perspective on the development of China's renewable energy sector, providing insight into the broader shifts driving the country's transition to a more sustainable energy future.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/7 23:04:50

Feeling the city of the future: In Xiong'an, innovation is born and comes alive

At first glance, the streets of the Xiong'an New Area in North China's Hebei Province look clean and new, yet not particularly remarkable. It is only when driving through them that one senses the pulse of what has been widely referred to in China as “the city of the future.” Here, drivers no longer “obey” green lights; the lights “obey” the traffic.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/7 22:52:02

Chinese shipyards secure new orders amid robust global demand

Multiple Chinese shipbuilding companies have recently secured new orders spanning various ship types and capacities, highlighting the strength and competitiveness of the domestic shipbuilding sector, according to a report published on Tuesday on the official WeChat account of the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI).
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/7 22:51:04

Chinese embodied AI firms secure fresh funding, accelerating commercialization

Two Chinese embodied intelligence firms announced major funding rounds on Tuesday, as experts said that the sector is gaining momentum from high-profile showcases to accelerating investment, with a stronger foundation for real-world commercial deployment.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/7 22:44:08

Multiple Chinese regions log Qingming holiday gains in visits, revenue

China's cultural and tourism market posted solid growth during the Qingming Festival holiday, with multiple provinces on Tuesday reporting strong visitor numbers and rising revenues, alongside official data showing double-digit growth in nationwide inbound travel flows.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/7 22:42:07