Stories from China

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to cover regions from Guangxi and Guangdong to Hunan, Jiangxi, Anhui, and Zhejiang.

Homestay occupancy rates in the Daxing Civil Tourism and Resort Area have reached 100 percent. Inbound tourism revenue in Nanning has grown by more than 30 percent.

Guangxi Detian Waterfall Tourism Development Co., Ltd. The region recorded 10.8953 million visitor trips and 10.44 billion yuan in domestic tourism revenue. A cross-border tourism cooperation zone has seen rising popularity since it began operations in October 2024. Each group consists of 5 to 20 tourists visiting locations such as Ban Gioc in Vietnam to experience local markets and culture before returning to China. The program allows travelers to visit both Vietnamese sites and the Detian Bubuy scenic area in a single day. The cross-border tourism model in Guangxi has stimulated rapid development in local sectors including police districts, homestays, catering, and transportation. Tourist traffic in the region has grown by 56% compared to the same period in 2025.

China has completed construction of its largest capacity liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier. The vessel marks a major breakthrough in China's high-end clean energy transmission and manufacturing sector.

The Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress has passed regulations to protect Guangzhou's traditional morning tea culture. The rules require morning tea operators to guarantee consumers' rights to information and choice. Specifically, if tea service fees are charged, operators must provide various tea types such as Oolong, Pu'er, or chrysanthemum tea for selection. Menus must also clearly state whether morning tea food is prepared on-site using traditional methods. New rules mandate food be served within 24 hours of preparation and require menus to disclose traditional preparation methods. Operators charging tea service fees must provide a variety of tea types, such as Oolong, Pu'er, or Chrysanthemum, and allow customers to choose. These measures aim to protect consumer rights and maintain food quality standards in the region.

Huaneng Tianjin Clean Energy Co., Ltd. has implemented a project in Tianjin Port using integrated wind and wave power generation. The system utilizes wind power above sea level and wave energy below sea level for efficient resource use. In its first year of operation, the project reduced carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 73,000 tons, equivalent to planting over 3,000 trees. Future plans include developing additional functions to integrate industrial facilities with the coastline.

The German Berle Chinese Choir delivered a specialized performance featuring songs in Chinese. The event aimed to provide students with new perspectives and cultural exposure through the Chinese language. The performance included the song 'Miraculous Traditional Chinese Medicine'.

A surge in cross-border tourism centered on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) wellness is occurring in Heihe, Heilongjiang Province. The Heihe Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Heilongjiang Province is offering specialized techniques including small needle surgery, acupuncture, and moxibustion. Visitors, including Russian tourists, are utilizing services such as back massages, acupuncture, and cupping. The local hospital has established an international medical department to provide English-speaking guidance and bilingual materials. This trend follows the expansion of visa-free travel benefits for foreign tourists.

Huaneng Tianjin Clean Energy Co. Ltd. has implemented a system using domestic large-scale offshore wind turbines. The turbines utilize anti-corrosion technology and an intelligent operation system for 24-hour real-time monitoring. The installation is integrated into existing breakwaters to avoid occupying undeveloped sea areas. Wu Qiong, Executive Director of Huaneng Tianjin Clean Energy Co. Ltd., stated the design allows for wind power generation above sea level while maintaining breakwater functions below. Currently, 70% of the electricity supply at Tianjin Port is provided through green energy sources. officials Wu Qiong and Cao Baolong. The infrastructure includes 24 wind turbines and various distributed photovoltaic systems located underwater and on breakwaters. This transition is part of ongoing energy infrastructure developments at the port.

Donghai County is advancing integrated marine energy development and transport network optimization. Zhou Hua, Chief Engineer of the Donghai County Development and Reform Commission, stated the region is moving toward more comprehensive and diversified marine energy integration. The project aims to expand offshore wind power and energy storage systems. Annual energy generation from new renewable sources is expected to reach 41,200W, potentially saving over 10 million tons of standard coal equivalent. The initiative also focuses on improving international and national transport connectivity through integrated urban development.