China’s Electricity Consumption Rises by 6.8% in 2024, Reflecting Economic Growth
China’s electricity consumption, a critical measure of its economic activity, experienced a significant rise in 2024, showcasing the nation’s ongoing industrial and residential development. According to the National Energy Administration, total power consumption for the year reached an impressive 9.85 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh), marking a 6.8% year-on-year growth. Sector-Wise Breakdown of Power Usage The growth […]
China’s 2025 Spring Festival Travel Rush Hits 214M Train Tickets Sold
China’s official train ticket booking platform, 12306, has sold a staggering 214 million tickets as of Monday morning during the Spring Festival travel rush (chunyun), according to the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. This marks a significant milestone for what is often dubbed as the largest annual human migration in the world. A Surge […]