XTransfer Summit 26 Draws 4,500+ Exporters as Chinese SMEs Push Global Growth
XTransfer, a Chinese cross-border payment platform for B2B trade, hosted its annual summit in Shenzhen on August 14, 2026, drawing over 4,500 foreign trade enterprises and more than 50 banks and financial institutions. The event, known as XTransfer Summit 26, focused on how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can navigate global uncertainties, including geopolitical tensions […]
Malaysia and Hong Kong deepen business ties at Kuala Lumpur forum
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) hosted its flagship overseas promotion, Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK), in Kuala Lumpur on August 11, drawing some 1,600 business leaders from Malaysia and Hong Kong. The event aimed to connect Malaysian companies with capital, expertise, and opportunities for regional expansion, particularly into the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater […]
Gen Z Visitors Explore Guizhou’s Global Market Integration
In the mountains of southwest China’s Guizhou Province, industries once unlikely to be associated with a remote inland region are finding their way into global markets. A recent visit by a group of international Gen Z visitors highlighted how local production is increasingly integrated into worldwide supply chains. In Jiangkou County, Tongren, stands what local […]
Yiwu Market Reopens After Lunar New Year with Record Orders and Foot Traffic
The Yiwu International Trade City in Zhejiang province, China, resumed operations on February 28, 2026, following the Lunar New Year holiday, with 80,000 shops opening to domestic and international buyers. At 8:00 a.m., nine major markets—including the Global Digital Trade Center, Districts 1–5 of Yiwu International Trade City, the International Production Materials Market, Huangyuan Garment […]
Haikou Advances as Hainan Free Trade Port Accelerates Opening-Up Through Tourism and Events
Haikou, a key hub in the Hainan Free Trade Port, is accelerating its opening-up and global engagement through a series of major international events. These include the 2025 China International Travel Mart, the 2025 Hainan Provincial Tourism Development Conference, and the upcoming International Performing Arts Capital Promotion Conference, all aimed at boosting the city’s international […]
Hong Kong Trade Event in Milan Aims to Strengthen Italy-Asia Business Ties
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is organizing the Think Business, Think Hong Kong promotional campaign in Milan on November 27, marking its return to Italy since 2014. The event aims to deepen business ties between Hong Kong and Italy, with over 700 participants expected, including business leaders, officials, and investors. It focuses on […]
Hainan Free Trade Port Launches Special Customs Operations to Boost Trade
The Hainan Free Trade Port is set to officially launch its island-wide special customs operations on December 18, 2025, marking a significant step in China’s push for high-level openness. This move is designed to facilitate smoother cross-border flows of goods, capital, and services, reinforcing Hainan’s role as a testing ground for economic reforms. The initiative […]
Yiwu’s Sixth-Generation Market Opens, Boosting Digital Trade in China
The Yiwu Global Digital Trade Center, a flagship project of Yiwu’s sixth-generation market in Zhejiang province, officially opened on October 14, 2025. Covering a building area of 1.25 million square meters, the center integrates five functional zones: a marketplace, business offices, a commercial district, apartments, and a digital trade port. The marketplace alone spans 410,000 […]
Shanghai’s Economic Rise Highlighted at ‘Grow With China’ CEO Roundtable
Shanghai is advancing China’s high-quality development through international collaboration and innovation, as discussed at the ‘Grow With China’ CEO roundtable held on October 20. The event, organized by the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government and China Daily, featured insights from economists and executives on the city’s economic strategies. Multinational Presence and […]
138th Canton Fair Enhances Global Trade Services in Guangzhou
The 138th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, is being held in Guangzhou from October 15 to November 4, 2025. The event is focusing on enhancing its global trade platform through improvements in attendance services, buyer experience, and full-chain trade support. These upgrades aim to address common challenges in international […]