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Here is the news. The Hong Kong Palace Museum has signed a cooperation agreement with the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt, under which the two parties will co -host an exhibition entitled Ancient Egypt Unveiled Treasures from Egyptian Museums at the Hong Kong Palace Museum in November.
The exhibition will be held from November 20, 2025 to August 31, 2026, showcasing 250 artefacts from seven major Egyptian museums. The collection will include statues of pharaohs and deities, reliefs, gold ornaments, large sets of mummy coffins and animal mummies.
The exhibition spans a timeline of approximately 7 ,300 to 2 ,000 years ago.
All of the artefacts will be displayed in Hong Kong for the first time, with many making their debut appearance outside Egypt.
In addition, the Hong Kong Palace Museum will curate a selection of ancient Chinese artifacts to engage in dialogue and exchange with the Egyptian exhibits, highlighting the development and distinctive features of two of the world's greatest ancient civilisations.
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stimulate seasonal tourism spending.
According to the Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports, the programme runs until the end of September and provides targeted subsidies to help cover travel to and from the province, accommodation, tickets to tourist attractions and dining expenses.
Tourists can upload valid receipts through designated online platforms. Subsidies ranging from 150 yuan to 3 ,060 yuan will then be directly refunded to visitors' personal bank accounts.
Hainan is expected to host more than 100 events this summer, including festivals, live performances and athletic competitions to showcase the island's diverse charm.
Charm. Known for its year -round sunshine and pristine beaches, Hainan is seeking to revitalise its tourism industry.
China aims to transform the province into a globally influential tourism tourism and consumption destination by 2035.
Official data revealed that in 2024, Hainan recorded a total of over 97 .2 million tourist visits, including both domestic and international visits, marking an 8 % year -on -year increase.
Total tourism expenditure grew by 12 .5 % last year, reaching 204 billion yuan.
This year, the province is hoping to welcome more than 100 million tourist visits, both domestic and international.
As part of its broader economic strategy, China is transforming Hainan into a free trade port, as the Hainan FTP is set to begin independent customs operations by the end of this year.
The province is poised to become not only a tourist haven but also a pivotal gateway for China's opening up drive.
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CA -757 and CA -758. The route offers seven round -trip flights weekly, between Hohot, the capital of North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia.
Since receiving its first C -909 aircraft in 2020, Air China has expanded its C -909 fleet to 35 jets, which have collectively accumulated over 110 ,000 hours of safe flight.
With operational bases in Beijing, Chengdu and Hohot, C -909 aircraft have been deployed on more than 30 routes.
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This year's World Internet Conference's Digital Silk Road Development Forum will be held on July 24th in the city of Quanzhou in East China's Fujian Province.
The forum will feature discussions on on a variety of topics, such as inclusive cooperation on digital trade under the Belt and Road Initiative, AI empowerment for high -quality development of the private economy, and digital intelligent transformation and sustainable development of international Ren Xianliang, Secretary General of the Conference, said the forum will also feature discussions on AI development and governance, studies on innovation in and development of the digital economy and digital presentation of traditional Chinese culture, among others.
Located on the narrow plains along the Fujian coastline, Quanzhou was one of the largest ports along the historic Maritime Silk Road, particularly during China's Song dynasty and Yuan dynasty, from the 10th century to the 14th century.
In 2021, the city won UNESCO World Cultural Heritage status.
China's electric bicycle trade -in programme has driven a boom in both production and sales, played an active role in expanding consumption, benefited livelihoods and promoted safety.
According to the Ministry of Commerce, in the first six months of this year, on average, sales of electric bicycles through the trade -in program across the country increased by 113 .5 % month on month.
He Yong -chien, spokesperson for the ministry, said that by the end of June, a total of about 8 .47 million new electric bicycles had been sold to replace old ones across the country, which is 6 .1 times that of 2024.
Sales in Jiangsu, Hebei and Zhejiang provinces all exceeded 1 million units, while in each of 16 other provincial -level regions, including Anhui and Shandong, Sales exceeded 100 ,000 units.
During the same period, the total sales value reached around 24 .7 billion yuan, about 3 .4 billion US dollars, 6 .6 times that of last year, Around 8 .4 million buyers across the country enjoyed subsidies under the favourable policy.
The ministry's data also shows that the industry benefits from robust production and sales under the Trade -in programme.
In the first half of this year, the output of the top 10 brands of electric bicycles increased by 27 .6 % year on year.
Meanwhile, a total of 82 ,000 sales stores participated in the trade -in program, most of which were small and micro enterprises and individual merchants.
On average, it increased the sales of each store by 302 ,000 yuan.
According to the spokesperson, the program, which sees old electric bicycles traded in for new ones, has also ensured the safety of electric bicycle industries and consumers.
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More and more people in China are embracing a sweat -over -indulgence lifestyle with activities like running, cycling, climbing and gym workouts driving growth across sports retail, event tourism and related sectors.
According to a 2025 report by II Media Research, health -conscious demand has catapulted sportswear to become China's second most popular apparel category, trailing only casual wear.
Cycling's surging popularity, for instance, has boosted sales of premium bikes, while plant -based meats and functional foods are gaining ground as consumers prioritise wellness.
This fitness craze is also fuelling a boom in event tourism.
Trail running, mountaineering and cycling events now draw participants from across the country, injecting vitality into local economies.
Last year, a trail race held in Xiaowu in East China's Fujian province attracted over 1 ,300 participants and generated more than 10 million yuan in revenue for local accommodation, catering and retail services.
alone. Sports industry expert Jiang Qing noted that policy support, including China's national fitness strategy, weight management initiatives, and recent plans to upgrade public fitness infrastructure is fueling this growth.
Alongside health, sustainability has emerged as a key priority for Chinese consumers, driving demand for eco -friendly fashion, low -carbon food delivery and energy -efficient appliances, unlocking new economic opportunities.
Leading sportswear brands are responding, with Anta and Li Ning utilising recycled materials and eco -friendly manufacturing processes to enhance product performance while expanding their eco -conscious lines.
Antares' 2024 ESG report shows sustainable products accounted for over 30 % of its total offerings last year, with 26 carbon -neutral certified items launched.
In the food delivery sector, this shift is reflected in Mei Tuan's Green Mountains initiative, launched in 2017.
The programme has spurred a widespread move toward sustainable consumption.
By early June, about 500 million users had opted for utensil -free deliveries, while more than one million merchants had joined eco -actions ranging from plastic reduction to food waste prevention.
China's nationwide consumer goods trade -in programme further underscores this trend.
Data from the Ministry of Commerce showed that in 2024, over 60 % of newly purchased vehicles were new energy vehicles and more than 90 % of new appliance sales involved Tier 1 energy efficiency.
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China has completed a ship -to -ship transfer and unloading of liquid carbon dioxide at Yangshan Port in Shanghai.
This development marks a significant milestone, as China has now achieved full chain operations for carbon dioxide capture, liquefaction storage and ship -to -ship unloading and reuse.
The unloading was made possible by a ship carbon capture system developed by an institute under China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited, achieving a capture rate of over 80 % and a purity of 99 .9%.
The efficient and safe transportation of liquid carbon dioxide is crucial for the large -scale application of carbon capture technology on ships.
According to Su Yi, a manager in charge of the environmental protection equipment business at the Institute, The ship -to -ship transfer and unloading of liquid carbon dioxide involves precise ship positioning, complex pipeline connections and pressure control.
Any minor deviation in operation could pose risks.
Compared to traditional ship -to -shore carbon dioxide transfer and unloading, the ship -to -ship method can quickly meet the needs of ships coming from different sea areas.
Earlier in May, China's first offshore carbon capture, utilisation and storage project began operations in the Pearl River mouth basin in South China.
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The Hong Kong Palace Museum has signed a cooperation agreement with the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt, under which the two parties will co -host an exhibition entitled Ancient Egypt Unveiled – Treasures from Egyptian Museums at the Hong Kong Palace Museum in November.
The exhibition will be held from November 20, 2025 to August 31, 2026, showcasing 250 artifacts from seven major Egyptian museums. The collection will include statues of pharaohs and deities, reliefs, gold ornaments, large sets of mummy coffins and animal mummies.
The exhibition spans a timeline of approximately 7 ,300 to 2 ,000 years ago.
All of the artefacts will be displayed in Hong Kong for the first time, with many making their debut appearance outside Egypt.
In addition, the Hong Kong Palace Museum will curate a selection of ancient Chinese artefacts to engage in dialogue and exchange with the Egyptian exhibits, highlighting the development and distinctive features of two of the world's greatest ancient civilisations.
China's southern island province of Hainan has launched a summer tourism promotion campaign, offering 40 million yuan, around 5 .6 million US dollars, in subsidies to stimulate seasonal tourism spending, According to the Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports, the programme runs until the end of September and provides targeted subsidies to help cover travel to and from the province, accommodation, tickets to tourist attractions and dining expenses.
expenses. Tourists can upload valid receipts through designated online platforms. Subsidies ranging from 150 yuan to 3060 yuan will then be directly refunded to visitors' personal bank accounts.
Hainan is expected to host more than 100 events this summer, including festivals, live performances and athletic competitions to showcase the island's diverse charm.
Nam. Known for its year -round sunshine and pristine beaches, Hainan is seeking to revitalise its tourism industry.
China aims to transform the province into a globally influential tourism and consumption destination by 2035.
Official data revealed that in 2024, Hainan recorded a total of over 97 .2 million tourist visits, including both domestic and international visits, marking an 8 % year -on -year increase.
Total tourism expenditure grew by 12 .5 % last year, reaching 204 billion yuan.
This year, the province is hoping to welcome more than 100 million tourist visits, both domestic and international.
As part of its broader economic strategy, China is transforming Hainan into a free trade port, As the Hainan FTP is set to begin independent customs operations by the end of the year, the province is poised to become not only a tourist haven, but also a pivotal gateway for China's opening -up drive.
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