From November 1, the pre-sale period of tickets to the Forbidden City will be adjusted to 7 days

Unpacking Japanese E-commerce：The Overlooked 120 Million Consumers

Japan is a demanding but high-value market. Chinese sellers are growing fast, yet success requires more than low prices—clear manuals, strong quality, 24/7 service, and trust. Consumption is polarizing, and aging buyers remain active. Long-term branding and localization are key.

China's April CPI Rises Moderately to 1.2%; PPI Surges Significantly Driven by International Commodities and Computing Power Demand

On May 11, the National Bureau of Statistics of China released data showing that in April 2026, the national Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 1.2% year-on-year, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, with the month-on-month figure turning from a decline to a rise. The moderate recovery of the CPI was primarily driven by the dual impact of surging energy prices and an explosion in travel demand during holidays.

Suning.com (苏宁易购) Launches Globalization Strategy: Building a One-Stop Platform and Partnering with Lazada and Amazon to Expand Globally

On May 8, at the "2026 Suning.com 618 E-commerce Launch and Globalization Strategy Release Conference" held at its Nanjing headquarters, Suning.com (苏宁易购) officially announced its entry into the overseas market.

Politburo Meeting Sets Tone for "15th Five-Year Plan" Start, Addressing "Involuted" Competition and Implementing "AI Plus" Initiative

On April 28, the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局) held a meeting to analyze the current economic situation. The meeting noted that China's economy saw a strong start in the first quarter (GDP grew 5.0% year-on-year), with major indicators exceeding expectations. As the first Politburo meeting focused on economic work following the start of the "15th Five-Year Plan" (十五五) cycle, it released policy signals characterized by a high sense of urgency.

Chinese digital payment WeChat Pay integrates national QR codes in five Asian countries, entering a unified era of "scan-and-pay" cross-border payments

On April 21, the official WeChat Pay account announced that the national QR code payment systems of South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore have officially integrated with WeChat Pay. This development means that Chinese tourists visiting these countries no longer need to download local apps or manually exchange currency.