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28/06/2024

As of June 20, the Chinese mainland has 1,308 universities and colleges, 1,560 vocational and technical colleges, and 249 adult higher education institutions, according to the Ministry of Education.

27/06/2024

Over the past decade, China has seen leapfrog development in sci-tech innovation. For instance, China's national innovation index has climbed from 20th globally in 2011 to 10th last year. More facts below! 👉https://brnw.ch/21wKZud

25/06/2024

In the first five months of 2024, foreign direct investment ( ) in the Chinese mainland in actual use stood at 412.5 billion yuan (about $57.94 billion).

Foreign direct investment ( ) in the Chinese mainland, in actual use, totaled 412.5 billion yuan ($57.94 billion) in the first five months of 2024, data from the Ministry of Commerce showed. This period also saw the establishment of 21,764 new foreign-invested firms, up 17.4% YoY. https://investinchina.chinaservicesinfo.com/s/202406/24/WS66793d1a498ed2d7b7eb1368/chinas-fdi-inflow-reaches-412-5-bln-yuan-in-first-five-months.html

25/06/2024

In Q1, China shipped 33.67 million wearable devices, up 36.2% YoY, as reported by the International Data Corporation.

China's wearable device market has surged, with a notable 36.2% YoY increase in shipments in Q1 this year, reaching 33.67 million units. Smartwatches led this growth, particularly for adults, showing a 54.1% YoY rise to 9.1 million units. https://investinchina.chinaservicesinfo.com/s/202406/24/WS667938a4498ed2d7b7eb1365/chinas-wearable-device-shipments-increase-notably-in-q1.html

22/06/2024

In 2023, China's transportation sector made steady progress, completing 3.91 trillion yuan ($539 billion) in fixed-asset investment. By the end of last year, China's railway network reached 159,000 kilometers, including 45,000 kilometers of high-speed rail, the largest in the world. Additionally, China has a 5.44 million km road network with 183,600 km of freeways, and 259 commercial airports. https://brnw.ch/21wKTOW

20/06/2024

China has made remarkable progress in . Over the past decade, the country's total water use has remained below 610 billion cubic meters. Water consumption per 10,000 yuan ($1,405) of GDP and per 10,000 yuan of industrial added value has decreased by 41.7% and 55.1%, respectively. Green China 👉https://brnw.ch/21wKRfQ

20/06/2024

In the first five months of 2024, China's auto sales reached nearly 11.5 million units, up 8.3% YoY.

China's auto sales rose by 8.3% YoY to nearly 11.5 million units in the first five months of 2024, according to the CAAM. In May alone, auto sales reached approximately 2.42 million units, up 1.5% YoY. DataSpeak 👉https://brnw.ch/21wKPiW

14/06/2024

During the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, 110 million domestic trips were made, up 6.3% YoY.

14/06/2024

In 2023, China exported 5.8 million dishwashers and sold 1.94 million domestically.

Washing the dishes each day can be a tedious chore for many Chinese, especially plates heavy with greasy stains.

14/06/2024

In the first five months of the year, China sold 8.07 million passenger cars via retail channels.

In the first five months of the year, China sold a total of 8.07 million via retail channels, up 5.7% YoY, according to the CPCA. In May alone, retail sales of such vehicles reached 1.7 million units.
Additionally, retail sales of in May soared by 38.5% YoY to 804,000 units. DataSpeak 👉https://brnw.ch/21wKIbC

07/06/2024

China's software and information technology service industry reported double-digit YoY growth in terms of both revenue and profits over the first four months of 2024. The total revenue of the sector reached 3.8 trillion yuan ($524.5 billion), up 11.6% YoY, with profits reaching 431.4 billion yuan, up 14.3% YoY. 👉https://brnw.ch/21wKx8a

06/06/2024

Xizang reported a total import and export value of 2.78 billion yuan ($384 million) in the first four months of 2024. Xizang Today

(Tibet) reported a total import and export value of 2.78 billion yuan ($384 million) in the first four months of 2024, up 201% YoY. The region's engagement with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative ( ) and key regions like and the also showcases impressive growth trends. https://brnw.ch/21wKq8x

06/06/2024

Incredible! China's cross-border e-commerce has surged over 10 times in just the past five years.

China's cross-border e-commerce sector has surged over 10 times in the last five years, with Q1 2024 trade hitting 577.6 billion yuan ($79.76 billion), a 9.6% YoY increase. With a vast infrastructure of 120,000 entities, 1,000 industrial parks, and 2,500 overseas warehouses, China's cross-border e-commerce is reshaping international trade dynamics. https://brnw.ch/21wKqH0

06/06/2024

achieved a milestone by being ranked as the top destination for outbound tourists from the Chinese mainland during the first quarter of this year, a first-time designation. Official figures show that Macao welcomed 8.88 million tourists in Q1, with 6.3 million from the Chinese mainland. To further enhance tourism, the Macao SAR government intends to invest MOP$235 million ($29.17 million) to boost tourism this year. 👉https://brnw.ch/21wKu6r

05/06/2024

👨‍🎓✏️The , China's annual national college entrance examination, is just around the corner. With a total of 13.42 million students registered, an increase of over 510,000 compared to last year, Chinese authorities are meticulously coordinating efforts to guarantee the smooth and successful organization of this critical exam for Chinese students. 👉https://brnw.ch/21wKse5

04/06/2024

In recent years, China has significantly expanded its grain storage capacity, surpassing 700 million metric tons by the end of 2023, a 36% increase since 2014. State-owned grain warehouses now employ "four-in-one" grain storage technologies, including mechanical ventilation, fumigation, monitoring, and cooling, enhancing the quality and freshness of stored grains.

30/05/2024

From January to April, China granted over 362,000 invention patents, up 43.42% YoY, according to the China National Intellectual Property Administration. By the end of 2023, China held approximately 4.02 million valid domestic invention patents, becoming the first country worldwide to surpass the 4 million mark.

29/05/2024

Data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that industrial enterprises with annual revenue of at least 20 million yuan ($2.8 million) recorded total profits of 2.09 trillion yuan during the January-April period, marking a 4.3% YoY increase. 👉https://brnw.ch/21wKeks

28/05/2024

As of May 25, the China-Europe freight train service has completed its 90,000th journey.

28/05/2024

From January to April, China saw the establishment of 16,805 new foreign-invested businesses, a 19.2% increase YoY.

27/05/2024

In 2023, China's satellite navigation and positioning service industry reached 536.2 billion yuan ($74.2 billion), up 7.09% YoY.

China's navigation and positioning service industry saw its total output value reach 536.2 bln yuan (about $74.2 bln) in 2023, up 7.09% YoY, with the country having nearly 20,000 related enterprises and institutions by end-2023, according to a white paper on Saturday.

24/05/2024

Companies listed on the main board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) spent a total of nearly 900 billion yuan ($126.7 billion) on research and development (R&D) in 2023, up 5% YoY. Invest Shanghai Intl Services Shanghai 👉https://brnw.ch/21wK67J

23/05/2024

In April, power generation of China's major electricity production enterprises rose by 3.1% YoY, reaching 690.1 billion KWh, as per the . In breakdown, the output of solar power and hydropower rose 21.4% and 21% YoY, respectively.

17/05/2024

recently unveiled its plan for Beijing's greenway system (2023-2035). By 2035, Beijing will establish a greenway network exceeding 5,000 km. This network will link central urban areas, plains, and mountainous regions, making green spaces more easily accessible to residents. Spotlight Beijing Green China 👉https://brnw.ch/21wJSpk

16/05/2024

📚The Ministry of Finance has allocated 158.2 billion yuan ($21.9 billion) to further ensure equal and high-quality compulsory education in rural areas.
👨‍🏫👨‍🎓🏫The funding is aimed at increasing living subsidies for economically disadvantaged students, subsidizing the renovation and reconstruction of rural school buildings, raising living subsidies for rural teachers, and improving teaching conditions in rural boarding schools.

15/05/2024

Exciting news from the automotive industry. In April, China exported a total of 504,000 vehicles, marking a 34% YoY increase.

In April, China exported 504,000 vehicles, up 34% YoY, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. In breakdown, passenger vehicle exports reached 429,000 units, while commercial vehicle exports were 74,000 units. In the first four months of 2024, China exported a total of 1.83 million units, up 33.4% YoY! 👉https://brnw.ch/21wJIJk

15/05/2024

Starting May 27, eight more cities on the Chinese mainland will be eligible to issue individual travel endorsements for trips to Hong Kong and Macao, according to the National Immigration Administration. Want to know which cities? Click the link! Brand Hong Kong 澳門日報-Macao Daily News 👉https://brnw.ch/21wJN6S

11/05/2024

In Q1, China's gold consumption rose 5.94% YoY to 308.91 metric tons, with the purchase of gold bars and coins surging by 26.77% to 106.32 tons, or 34% of the total. Gold jewelry consumption fell 3% to 183.92 tons, representing 59.5% of the total. 👉https://brnw.ch/21wJFQ0

09/05/2024

In Q1, China's smartphone shipments hit 69.3 million units, up 6.5% YoY, according to a report from global market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC). The report also highlighted the constant and significant growth of foldable devices, with shipments reaching 1.86 million over the period, up 83% YoY. 👉https://brnw.ch/21wJBPQ

07/05/2024

China's box office raked in over 1.52 billion yuan (about $210 million) over the five-day holiday.
The action thriller "Formed Police Unit" led sales with 405 million yuan, followed by the comedy "The Last Frenzy" with 390 million yuan. Hong Kong action crime thriller "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In" secured third position, earning 252 million yuan over the holiday. 👉https://brnw.ch/21wJwRj