Stories from Dalian · China

The main coking coal contract on the Dalian Commodity Exchange surged 6% to 1,363 yuan per ton. This development was noted on June 1, 2026.

On May 3rd, a ship carrying 747 tons of cow dung arrived at Dalian port.

A traditional Dalian dish featuring sweet and sour pork, made with pork belly and a special sauce incorporating almond juice and almonds, was prepared by a chef.

A traditional Dalian dish featuring chicken breast and pork belly is a well-known local specialty. A renowned cultural craft, Xuanzhi, known for its beautiful designs and intricate fabrics, is being revived.

A new variety of lotus, 'Mei Zao Lian Hua', is being cultivated to extend the harvest season. This variety ripens about a month after the 'Wen Pen' lotus, filling the supply gap until late July.

Golden apples are being selected for market, with a temperature control of 20 degrees Celsius during sorting to ensure quality. The broadcast also highlighted a traditional Dalian dish featuring chicken breast and pork belly with apricot kernel sauce.

The Pinglu Canal project has implemented specific solutions to manage complex water flows from over 30 tributaries. The canal is expected to be operational after its completion, with the goal of connecting waterways and facilitating smoother water integration.

Tondela secured a 1-0 victory against Casapia. The refereeing team required an escort to the locker rooms due to these incidents. Tondela remains in the relegation zone despite the win.

Tourism consumption in Dalian is projected to increase by nearly 50 percent during the upcoming May Day holiday. Air ticket bookings for northern destinations like Altai, Datong, and Qinhuangdao are also seeing increases due to rising spring temperatures. Dalian's Bureau of Culture and Tourism is launching multiple study tours, camping sites, and spring flower viewing locations for the upcoming May Day holiday. The bureau has planned over 100 activities including symphony concerts and seasonal festivals to attract domestic and international tourists. Flight bookings from China to Southeast Asia have increased by over 26% year-on-year, with Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, and Thailand leading the growth.

Dalian has launched a series of winter cultural, sports, and tourism activities. The launch includes the opening of the Winter Open tournament.