"China Magnet" attracts growing interest from global talent
A growing number of foreign professionals are drawn to China by its expanding career opportunities, as the country's fast-growing industries strengthen its appeal amid economic pressures in some overseas markets. Positive experiences shared by foreign visitors on social media are also helping improve global perceptions of China.
Macro
Why has "China Haul" become new buzzword on social media worldwide?
More and more foreign visitors are arriving in China with empty suitcases and returning home with bags full of Chinese goods. What is behind this trend? British YouTuber Elliot Page offered a glimpse of the appeal with a shopping vlog filmed in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Exploring Chinese sportswear brands such as Li-Ning and Anta, Page was impressed not only by their affordability, but also by their design and quality.
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Economic Watch: China's foreign trade maintains sound momentum as new drivers power exports
China's foreign trade maintained sound momentum in the first three quarters of 2026, with both exports and imports growing rapidly and the overall growth rate reaching its highest level for the same period in five years.
moreEconomic Watch: China's consumer inflation ticks up, outlook for price recovery improves
China's consumer inflation picked up in September, with analysts expecting a gradual recovery in prices to gain traction as improving supply-demand conditions and stronger policy support help bolster domestic demand.
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Companies
China approves Visa subsidiary application to establish bank card clearing institution
China's central bank has approved an application from a subsidiary of Visa to set up a bank card clearing institution in China, a step forward in the country's financial opening up.
China's homegrown C919 jet carries over 8.4 mln passengers
China's C919 passenger jet has carried more than 8.4 million passengers and served 27 cities since entering commercial service.
