Stories from China

Chongqing has seen a 50% increase in foreign tourists compared to last year, with ASEAN countries accounting for 72% of inbound foreign travelers in 2025. Local authorities are focusing on improving customs efficiency and cultural experiences in hospitality to support tourism growth. Efforts to improve the tourist experience include cultural displays in hotels and enhanced services in dining and transportation. An Australian tourist named Corbin noted the safety and efficiency of local services, including the ability to walk alone at night and the speed of delivery services. Egyptian tourist Almar described the cultural performances as a new experience. Wang Peng, Chief Communications Officer of the Da You Ren Commercial Development Group, commented on the integration of cultural displays and dining experiences to enhance visitor impressions.

Ecological poultry farming practices in China's Jiangxi province are contributing to increased prosperity.

Ecological poultry farming practices are contributing to increased prosperity in China's Jiangxi province. The report mentions that sales, such as for hotels, reach over one hundred thousand units monthly, with over 20 tourist routes launched.

Poultry farming in Jiangxi has transitioned to a membership-based delivery model to ensure product freshness. Zengshan has implemented a business model combining companies, demonstration bases, cooperatives, and individual farmers to support local prosperity.

In villages in southern Jiangxi and northern Dexing counties, nearly 50% of rural households have installed Chinese-made solar panels. Zengshan adopted a business, demonstration base, cooperative, and individual farmer model to expand poultry farming.

Chinese prosecutors, led by Xiang Z.J., gathered 99 pieces of evidence on Japanese atrocities in China, including the Nanjing Massacre and indiscriminate bombings. The evidence chain covered war crimes such as mistreatment of POWs, forced labor, and drug trafficking.

Visitors to the North Yue Hengshan Scenic Area can receive cultural souvenirs, such as refrigerator magnets, by purchasing tickets. A tourist area is offering a cultural experience using 'Guangzhao,' a practice dating back over 600 years where entry required a permit.

A team of students from Luoyang River Machine College has developed an autonomous mobile robot for the World Intelligent Competition.

Agricultural research engineers at Hunan University in Sanya, China, are working to enhance the flavor of tomatoes. The researchers aim to infuse tomatoes with a scent similar to popcorn to address consumer concerns regarding declining traditional flavors.

The emergence of AI tokens is expected to drive a structural transformation in industry similar to the rise of the software industry. New business models and organizational methods are expected to arise as data flows and processing capabilities evolve.