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      China reaffirms commitment to climate finance, South-South cooperation at COP29

      2024-11-14 10:40 Last Updated At:11:27

      China has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to aiding developing nations through South-South cooperation and its preparedness to work with developed nations to bolster climate change response, said a senior Chinese official.

      Zhao Yingmin, head of the Chinese delegation to COP29 and vice minister of ecology and environment, made the remarks on the sidelines of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), or COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday.

      China is willing to work with the international community to strengthen political mutual trust, practice multilateralism, enhance global cooperation, and build a prosperous, clean, and beautiful world, he said.

      "COP29 is a conference on climate finance, so we are concerned with how the new collective goals will facilitate all parties in reaching a consensus at an early date, in accordance with the mandate and requirements of the Paris Agreement. In this way, we can provide support for the next round of NDC [referring to nationally determined contributions] submission by countries around the world, and even further continue to promote the global green and low-carbon transition. Climate finance stands as a critical topic at this gathering," Zhao said.

      As a major player in international climate negotiations, China has consistently emphasized the importance of supporting developing nations in their green transitions, according to Zhao.

      "China has long provided assistance for developing countries to enhance their ability to deal with climate change through South-South cooperation within our means. Looking ahead, we are dedicated to furthering out significant contribution with developing countries to the green energy transition through South-South cooperation, and jointly building a green Belt and Road. At the same time, we are willing to cooperate with developed countries to jointly promote the capacity of developing countries in addressing climate change and advancing the green energy transition," he said.

      Also on Monday, the China Pavilion at COP 29 was launched. The China Pavilion is set to host 10 themed days featuring various side activities during COP29, scheduled to run from Nov 11 to 22.

      China reaffirms commitment to climate finance, South-South cooperation at COP29

      China reaffirms commitment to climate finance, South-South cooperation at COP29

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      Qingming Festival holiday sees travel boom, tourism spending surge

      2025-04-07 21:13 Last Updated At:21:37

      China's three-day Qingming Festival holiday, which ended on Sunday, sparked a nationwide travel upsurge, with domestic and cross-border trips and consumer spending all seeing steady growth, official data showed on Monday.

      According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, a total of 126 million domestic trips were made during the holiday, up 6.3 percent from last year. Travel-related spending reached 57.55 billion yuan (around 8 billion U.S. dollars), marking a 6.7 percent year-on-year increase.

      The dynamism showed across the transport sector as well. The Ministry of Transport estimated that interregional passenger flows across China hit a record high of 790 million during the break. On average, there were about 264 million passenger trips daily, up 7.1 percent from 2024.

      Cross-border travel also registered a notable jump. The National Immigration Administration reported that border control authorities processed over 6.21 million inbound and outbound trips over three days. The average daily number of exits and entries through ports across China exceeded two million, reflecting a 19.7 percent increase from a year earlier.

      Traditionally a time for tomb sweeping and paying tribute to ancestors, the Qingming Festival holiday has also become a catalyst for travel and tourism spending in recent years.

      Short-haul getaways and local excursions continued to dominate travel choices this year. There's a growing demand for rural escapes and outdoor activities, with self-drive trips, cycling, and hiking among the most popular options.

      Historic neighborhoods, commercial districts, and countryside destinations bustled with visitors thanks to their integrated dining, lodging, and shopping offerings.

      One major highlight was the rise of the "flower-viewing economy." Online travel platforms reported a 220 percent surge in searches for floral attractions as spring blossoms became a magnet for holidaymakers.

      Qingming Festival holiday sees travel boom, tourism spending surge

      Qingming Festival holiday sees travel boom, tourism spending surge

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