22 h. ago Apple’s iPhone and beauty products lead the charge in record

Alibaba Group Holding kicked off direct sales for its annual Singles’ Day shopping festival on Monday, with initial figures surpassing last year’s performance – a sign of strengthening domestic consumption during China’s biggest online retail event. Since direct sales began on Taobao and Tmall at 8pm on Monday, 80 brands had exceeded 100 million yuan (US$13.8 million) in sales within the first hour, while more than 30,000 brands doubled their takings from a year earlier, according to data...

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1 week ago Damaged coral reefs in Hong Kong may take years to recover, green groups warn

Damaged coral reefs in a Unesco-listed geopark in Hong Kong may take years to recover, environmentalists have warned, after a government investigation found that an area of about four square metres had been affected. Thousands of tourists were found to have flocked to Sharp Island in Sai Kung during mainland China’s National Day “golden week” holiday this month, with some trampling on corals while snorkelling and digging up marine organisms. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department...

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1 week ago China handles over 7.2 billion parcels during National Day and Mid

China handles over 7.2 billion parcels during National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday  China Daily - Global Edition

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1 week ago China’s ‘super golden week’ box office lags, but annual picture improves

China’s extended “super golden week” holiday saw cinemas’ box-office revenues slump compared to last year’s National Day break, but nationwide takings since the start of the year have already exceeded the total for all of 2024. According to box-office tracker Dengta Data, cinemas raked in 1.83 billion yuan (US$257 million) during the eight-day holiday, which ended on Wednesday. That was the second-lowest total since 2017 and down from the 2.1 billion yuan reported for the regular seven-day...

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1 week ago Shanghai symphony celebrates China's National Day with multicultural performance

Shanghai symphony celebrates China's National Day with multicultural performance  ecns.cn

Culture

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...

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1 week ago National Day Holiday showcases China's robust economic vitality

National Day Holiday showcases China's robust economic vitality  China Daily

Economics

2 w. ago China's National Day holiday box office exceeds 1.6 billion yuan

China's National Day holiday box office exceeds 1.6 billion yuan  China Daily - Global Edition

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2 w. ago China's National Day holiday travel goes green as charging network expands

China's National Day holiday travel goes green as charging network expands  CCTV.com English

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2 w. ago Why Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi’an Are the Top Destinations During China’s Record

Why Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi’an Are the Top Destinations During China’s Record-Breaking National Day Holiday  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago Embark on a Cultural Voyage in China: Fuzhou’s Minjiang River Night Cruises Light Up the National Day and Mid

Embark on a Cultural Voyage in China: Fuzhou’s Minjiang River Night Cruises Light Up the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago Spain among top destinations for China's outbound National Day holiday tourists

Spain among top destinations for China's outbound National Day holiday tourists  People's Daily

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2 w. ago Shanghai Sees More than Twenty Percent Tourism Growth During China’s National Day Golden Week of this Year, Driven by New Policies and Premium Travel Experiences

Shanghai Sees More than Twenty Percent Tourism Growth During China’s National Day Golden Week of this Year, Driven by New Policies and Premium Travel Experiences  Travel And Tour World

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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

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2 w. ago Beijing's historic commercial streets draw National Day crowds

Beijing's historic commercial streets draw National Day crowds  China.org

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2 w. ago Explore Top Holiday Destinations in China for National Day and Mid

Explore Top Holiday Destinations in China for National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival 2025: Beijing, Shanghai, and Chongqing Lead the Way  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago Global resistance marks China’s 76th National Day with protests and digital defiance

Global resistance marks China’s 76th National Day with protests and digital defiance  Phayul

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2 w. ago Tourist destinations across China see surge in visitors during National Day holiday

Tourist destinations across China see surge in visitors during National Day holiday-Xinhua  新华网

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2 w. ago GLOBALink | China's National Day holiday sparks surge in cultural tourism

GLOBALink | China's National Day holiday sparks surge in cultural tourism  Xinhua

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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

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