Around 2,100 members will attend the annual session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, which is set to open on Tuesday.

This issue's Special Report takes a close look at the festival economy, parsing the reasons behind.

The 2025 Spring Festival consumer market showcases the vitality of China's economic growth, which is critical, given the uncertainties that continue to haunt the outside world.

Fresh steam is being added to China's Spring Festival spending spree.

The Chinese New Year gives a boost to "debut economy," which has already become a driver of upgraded consumption and a higher lifestyle.

Traditional commercial centers are transformed into cultural, sports and business complexes to promote cultural development.

Spring Festival events in the capital combined tradition with new tech to celebrate the Year of the Snake in an innovative yet nostalgic way.

During this Spring Festival, ancient history and natural wonder once again blended together in the Chinese city of Xi'an.

With the Spring Festival holiday triggering further travel rush, in this issue's Special Report we bring to you details of the visa-free transit policy, experts' analysis of the new fad it has triggered, and foreigners' first-hand experiences in China.

Multiple factors contribute to more international tourists coming to China.

Two self-claimed "Beijingers" on their life in their adopted home and the changes they have seen first-hand.

China's night fairs, combining history with food and adventure, are what you need to unwind after a hard day's work.

Italian chef uses food as a cultural bridge to connect the stomachs – and hearts – of people from all over the world.