1 week ago China sanctions US firms; ‘super golden week’ spending: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China sanctions US defence firms, chip data provider in latest curbs Beijing has announced sanctions on a slew of Western companies and institutions in the defence sector and a leading semiconductor data analysis provider, marking its latest salvo amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States. 2. China says foreigners are using its rare earth exports...

Economics

1 week ago China's Golden Week holiday spending dips in latest red flag for economy

China's Golden Week holiday spending dips in latest red flag for economy  Reuters

Economics

1 week ago China's Golden Week holiday spending falls in latest red flag for economy

China's Golden Week holiday spending falls in latest red flag for economy  Reuters

Economics

1 week ago China sees uptick in ‘super golden week’ spending amid record travel surge

China logged a welcome uptick in spending on services during the just-concluded eight-day “super golden week” public holiday, as the country’s transport hubs handled record numbers of passengers. Chinese transport authorities logged 2.432 billion passenger trips – a record high and a 6.2 per cent year-on-year increase – during this year’s extended holiday, which combined the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. The surge was mainly driven by overlapping demand for tourism and...

Politics

1 week ago China Spends $114 Billion During Golden Week, Makes 888 Million Trips

China Spends $114 Billion During Golden Week, Makes 888 Million Trips  Modern Diplomacy

Economics

1 week ago How China turns "super golden week" into national spending spree

How China turns "super golden week" into national spending spree  Big News Network.com

Politics

1 week ago China’s 2025 Golden Week Travel Surge Marks Record Passenger Volumes Across All Modes

China’s 2025 Golden Week Travel Surge Marks Record Passenger Volumes Across All Modes  Travel And Tour World

Politics

1 week ago China Focus: How China turns "super golden week" into national spending spree

China Focus: How China turns "super golden week" into national spending spree  Big News Network.com

Politics

1 week ago Hong Kong retailers, caterers enjoy ‘golden week’ business growth of up to 20%

Hong Kong retailers and caterers have reported business growth of up to 20 per cent year on year during mainland China’s National Day “golden week” break, with one tourist spending a whopping HK$1 million (US$128,500) on international brands, business leaders have said. Industry leaders said stores selling gold, jewellery and cosmetic products emerged as the big winners as the eight-day break wrapped up on Wednesday, while cha chaan teng were the top dining choice, followed by Chinese...

Politics

1 week ago China braces for record travel peak on final day of ‘golden week’

China’s transport system braced for a massive travel surge on Wednesday as millions of people returned to work at the end of the annual “super golden week” holiday, one of the busiest times of the year. Transport authorities added hundreds of extra trains and additional temporary EV charging stations to manage the rush on the final day of the week-long break, which included National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival. The Ministry of Transport on Wednesday said the total number of journeys during...

Sport

2 w. ago China’s Golden Week tourism shows little sign of spending splurge

China’s Golden Week tourism shows little sign of spending splurge  Financial Times

Politics

2 w. ago China is on the move for Golden Week. But are tourists spending?

China is on the move for Golden Week. But are tourists spending?  Financial Times

Politics

2 w. ago Cultural, sports events boost Golden Week holiday spending in China

Cultural, sports events boost Golden Week holiday spending in China  The Star

Politics

2 w. ago China’s National Day Golden Week of this Year Surges with Record Travel from Japan with Premium Experiences and Emotional Value Sought

China’s National Day Golden Week of this Year Surges with Record Travel from Japan with Premium Experiences and Emotional Value Sought  Travel And Tour World

Politics

2 w. ago China National Day Holiday Sees Record Tourism Surge: Family Travel, Airfare Trends, and Outbound Growth Soar

China National Day Holiday Sees Record Tourism Surge: Family Travel, Airfare Trends, and Outbound Growth Soar  Travel And Tour World

Society

3 w. ago Surge in Chinese Outbound Travel for Golden Week 2025: Record Bookings and Growth in Popular Destinations

Surge in Chinese Outbound Travel for Golden Week 2025: Record Bookings and Growth in Popular Destinations  Travel And Tour World

Culture

3 w. ago China’s Upcoming Holiday Sparks a Massive Surge in Tourism with Record

China’s Upcoming Holiday Sparks a Massive Surge in Tourism with Record-Breaking Long-Haul Travel to Global Destinations  Travel And Tour World

Politics