Decade of China-Europe Railway Express services reweave Eurasian connectivity
Over the past decade, the network has expanded rapidly. Annual trips have surged from 1,702 in 2016 to 20,022 in 2025, now connecting 129 Chinese cities with 236 cities across 26 European countries.
Macro
China's H1 price levels remain stable amid steady economic momentum
China's consumer prices maintained mild growth in the first half (H1) of 2026, while factory-gate prices registered a slightly expanded year-on-year increase in June, official data showed on Thursday, pointing to overall stable price levels as the economy maintains steady operation.
In-depth
Economic Watch: China aims to boost consumption, jobs via retail sector plan
Chinese authorities announced on Thursday that the country will fully leverage the role of the retail industry in expanding domestic demand, as the world's second-largest economy seeks to give a boost to consumption and jobs over the next five years by accelerating this sector's innovative development.
moreEconomic Watch: China intensifies digital push in energy sector amid AI boom
China is stepping up efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into its energy sector as the country accelerates digital transformation and advances the sector's green transition.
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Markets
China's new energy vehicle output, sales both exceed 7 mln in H1
China's NEV sector reported continued growth in the first half of 2026, with output and sales both exceeding 7 million units during the period.
China to issue 450 mln yuan in consumer vouchers for summer holidays
China on Wednesday launched a national summer holiday cultural and tourism consumption campaign, with more than 450 million yuan worth of consumer vouchers to be distributed.
