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Canton Fair 2025 Fuels the Global Glamping Boom with Cutting-Edge Innovations

The 137th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) Spring 2025

The Canton Fair, one of the world’s most influential trade exhibitions, is once again proving its unmatched ability to anticipate and meet the demands of evolving global markets. This year, the spotlight shines on the booming glamping economy, as international buyers flock to Guangzhou to discover the latest in luxury outdoor living. The Rise of […]

ChangAn Drives Global Mobility Forward with Smart, Sustainable Vision at Auto Shanghai 2025

ChangAn Automobile

The future of mobility is here—and ChangAn Automobile is leading the charge. At Auto Shanghai 2025, the Chinese automotive giant unveiled its ambitious vision, “Together for a Smarter World,” showcasing groundbreaking advancements in new energy vehicles (NEVs), intelligent driving, and global expansion. With a three-pronged strategy—Shangri-La Mission, Dubhe 2.0 Plan, and Vast Ocean Plan—ChangAn is […]

WEPACK 2025 Breaks Records as Global Packaging Innovation Takes Center Stage in Shanghai

WEPACK 2025 Shanghai

The bustling halls of the Shanghai New International Expo Center bore witness to a historic gathering last week as WEPACK 2025, the world’s leading packaging industry exhibition, wrapped up with unprecedented success. Drawing 138,614 visitors—a staggering 51% increase from its 2023 edition—the event cemented its reputation as the must-attend forum for global packaging innovation. A […]

Shanghai Set to Host Asia’s Biggest Esports Spectacle with ACL Grand Finals

ACL Grand Finals 2025 taking place May 16-18 in Shanghai

This May, Shanghai will transform into the epicenter of competitive gaming as the HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League (ACL) takes over three of the city’s most iconic venues. From May 16–18, elite players across nine premier esports titles will battle for a share of the $2 million prize pool—and a direct path to the Esports […]

Shanghai Summer 2025: Redefining Global Urban Consumption

2025 Shanghai Summer

This summer, Shanghai is transforming into a living laboratory for urban innovation, blending commerce, culture, and cutting-edge technology to create an unparalleled global consumer experience. The newly launched Shanghai Summer 2025 campaign is not just another seasonal shopping event—it’s a bold reimagining of how cities can engage international visitors through immersive, boundary-pushing initiatives. A Surge […]

iQIYI 2025 World Conference: Redefining Online Entertainment Through Storytelling and Innovation

iQIYI 2025 World Conference

The future of digital entertainment is being rewritten—and iQIYI, China’s premier online entertainment platform, is leading the charge. At its 2025 iQIYI World Conference in Beijing, the company unveiled a bold vision for the next era of content, blending long-form and short-form storytelling, expanding IP monetization, and harnessing AI-driven innovation to meet rapidly shifting viewer […]

China’s Spring Festival Box Office Hits Record $249 Million in a Single Day

Moviegoers in Shenyang city, Liaoning province, China.

China’s film industry achieved a historic milestone during the Spring Festival as the daily box office revenue soared to 1.805 billion yuan ($249 million) on Chinese New Year’s Day, marking the highest single-day earnings in the country’s cinematic history. Record-Breaking Attendance and Box Office Revenue On January 29, 2025, a total of 35.15 million moviegoers […]

China’s R&D Spending Surpasses $500 Billion in 2024, Driving Global Innovation

China Research & Development

China’s research and development (R&D) spending surged in 2024, exceeding 3.6 trillion yuan (approximately $500 billion), reflecting an 8.3% year-on-year increase, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This milestone underscores China’s commitment to technological innovation and positions it as a global leader in R&D efforts. R&D Growth and Economic Contributions In […]

136th Canton Fair Highlights China’s High-Quality Trade Achievements

136th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) in Guangzhou 2024.

The 136th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), held in Guangzhou, celebrated a significant milestone with an intended export turnover of USD 24.95 billion. Themed “Serving high-quality development, promoting high-level opening up,” the fair demonstrated China’s growing leadership in global trade and innovation. A Record-Breaking Showcase of Innovation This session of the Canton Fair […]

21st China International Agricultural Trade Fair Showcases Rural Revitalization

21st China International Agricultural Trade Fair (CATF).

The 21st China International Agricultural Trade Fair (CATF) commenced on November 28, 2024, in Guangzhou, focusing on comprehensive rural revitalization. Spanning over 100,000 square meters with 12 exhibition halls, the four-day event is held concurrently with the Guangdong Modern Agriculture Expo, showcasing branded agricultural products from Guangdong province. As the host city, Guangzhou has established […]

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