Stories from China

The culture of Hui'an women in China is evolving, with women increasingly engaging in tourism, art activities, and entrepreneurship. Historically known for their resilience while men were at sea, they are now establishing guesthouses and art bases. Different towns within Hui'an county have distinct clothing styles, reflecting regional variations.

Since the Canton Fair, foreign merchant visits to the Guangzhou Beijing Road store have increased by 5% compared to the same period last year. Guangzhou's mall has equipped bilingual guides and promotional information across its premises. The 2026 Beijing International Auto Show has attracted global attention, with a foreign automotive blogger organizing a tour for international enthusiasts to experience China's automotive industry transformation. Visitors were impressed by the high-tech and affordable models, questioning market access barriers in some overseas markets. The blogger's channel, 'Wheels on Fire,' has a large international following, particularly from the US, who express regret over not being able to access these vehicles.

Chinese kitchen hoods are inefficient and waste energy because users do not operate them correctly. Consumers often wait until oil pans are smoking before turning on the hood and turn it off too soon after cooking to save electricity. The hoods are designed for cooking methods that produce less oil smoke than typical Chinese cuisine.

Searches for Guangzhou as a travel destination have increased by 116% compared to the previous month, as of April 26th. Search interest for Guangzhou as a destination has increased by 116% compared to last month, according to Tongcheng Travel platform data as of April 26. The Guangzhou Tower tourist area has upgraded its cultural and tourism services to attract international visitors.

China has strongly criticized a European Union plan aimed at bolstering its industries against competition from China. Beijing has vowed to deploy countermeasures if the scheme is enacted. The EU unveiled the new plan this month.

Chinese domestic car brands can now produce vehicles with large displacement, offering better quality and lower prices than imported cars. This trend is expected to continue, with the nation's integrated national transportation network expanding. Foreign tourism to China is also surging. China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, in conjunction with public security and market regulation departments, has launched a campaign to address illegal activities such as forced shopping. Chinese authorities are cracking down on fraudulent practices within the tourist market. This includes exposing fraudulent sales tactics and addressing illegal practices. The efforts aim to protect consumers and maintain market integrity.

The aviation industry is a capital-intensive sector, and any seemingly cost-effective prepaid products reflect meticulously calculated financial strategies by airlines.

China's aviation industry is considering new payment models for air rights products, moving away from annual subscriptions to weekly or monthly plans. Over 60 exhibitors from Hong Kong, mainland China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Belgium, Germany, Norway, Finland, Sweden, the United States, and Australia are participating.

Chongxin is one of the few cities nationwide where motorcycles are not restricted on expressways. The boss of a shop in Chongxin displays several discontinued, brand-new motorcycle models.

A trending discussion on Zhihu explores the difficulties users face with manual document numbering, citation, and indentation. The conversation questions why automated features are not more widely adopted.