"Golden Week" tourism surge highlights new consumption trends in China
From misty mountains to centuries-old towns, tourist destinations across China were teeming with visitors.
Macro
Foreign visitors snap up Chinese tech products
The rising popularity of Chinese tech among foreign consumers underscores the nation's rapid advances in innovation, manufacturing prowess and user-centric design.
In-depth
Economic Watch: "Companionship economy" gains traction in China
An industrial report valued China's potential companionship robot market at nearly 1 trillion yuan -- split between seniors seeking health support and youth desiring trend-focused interactions.
moreEconomic Watch: "AI Plus" becomes China's new magnet for global capital
Chongqing Municipality, an important industrial manufacturing base in southwest China, has recently turned into a showroom for the deepened integration of AI technology and traditional industries.
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Markets
Online payments during China's National Day holiday hit 13.26 trln yuan
During the eight-day holiday that concluded on Wednesday, online payments via the two platforms hit 13.26 trillion yuan, up 1.86 trillion yuan from last year's holiday.
Night economy drives holiday consumption in China
The convergence of culture, technology and commerce within the night economy also reflects China's broader economic resilience.
