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China’s Hainan Launches $730,000 Flight Voucher Campaign to Attract Global Tourists

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HAIKOU, China, April 24, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On April 22, Hainan, China’s southern tropical island province, partnered with the international online travel platform Trip.com to officially launch a flight voucher program worth RMB 5 million (approximately $730,000), aimed at further reducing air travel costs for inbound tourists.   According to the Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports of … Continued

How a “handheld cool” made in Yinan, Shandong?

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LINYI, China, April 24, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– In Dongchangwang Village, Qingtuo Town, Yinan County, Linyi City, Shandong Province, a group of elderly villagers aged 75 to 85 still preserve an ancient craft: weaving cattail-leaf fans. Passed down for generations, the technique remains embedded in everyday life.   The fan’s raw material is naturally growing cattail grass. … Continued

UK Seafood Casts its Net Wide at Seafood Expo Global

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, Apr.24, 2026 /AgilityPR-AsiaNet /– This week, the UK seafood industry cast its net on the global stage at the Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, sending a clear message that it is ready to play ball in international markets. Image available here Export-ready exhibitors from across the United Kingdom showcased world-class quality, trusted … Continued

Oriental Jewelry Shine by the Seine: China’s Pearl Hub Zhuji Promotes City, Industry in Paris

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PARIS, Apr. 23, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– China’s “Pearl Capital”, Zhuji City in Zhejiang Province, made its debut in Paris with an independent showcase on Thursday, as the pearl industry promotion event for Zhuji’s Shanxiahu Town opened at the Oriental Paris, highlighting the city’s global standing in freshwater pearl production and culture.   Organized by the Zhejiang Pearl … Continued

Sanya ready to host Asian Beach Games as venues finalized

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SANYA, China, April 22, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/ — The 6th Asian Beach Games officially kicks off this evening with a grand opening ceremony. All eight competition venue clusters for the games in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, are fully operational.   The games, scheduled for April 22-30, mark the first major international multi-sport event in Hainan … Continued

North China’s Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone Posts Robust Q1 Performance with 6-Percent GDP Growth

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TIANJIN, China, Apr. 22, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– In the first quarter of 2026, the Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone in north China achieved a 6 percent year-on-year growth in gross domestic product (GDP), securing a solid start to the year. Major economic indicators delivered robust performance, industrial structure continued to improve, and investment projects drove notable … Continued

Dark Horse Consulting Group’s Acquisition of CJ PARTNERS Provides Regional Expansion

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WALNUT CREEK, California and TOKYO, Japan, Apr. 21, 2026 / Globe Newswire – AsiaNet /– Dark Horse Consulting Group (“DHCG” or “the Group”) today announced the acquisition of CJ PARTNERS (“CJP”), a distinguished consulting and advisory firm specializing in bridging the gap between Western and Eastern therapeutic developers and stakeholders — including regulators (PMDA), investors, and … Continued

NX Group to Acquire All Shares in Metro Supply Chain Group of Canada, Turning It into Subsidiary

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TOKYO, Apr. 21, 2026 /Kyodo JBN/ — NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (hereafter “NX Group”) has reached an agreement to acquire all shares in Metro Supply Chain Group Inc. (“Metro Supply Chain Group”) based in Montreal, Canada, and entered into a share purchase agreement, dated April 17, 2026. Logo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dqm0cxpYamnvMUra1AGXMuGlX932Z353/view?usp=drive_link The transaction values Metro Supply Chain … Continued

Sanya ready to host Asian Beach Games as venues finalized

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SANYA, China, April 20, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/ — With the opening ceremony just days away, all eight competition venue clusters for the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, are fully prepared.   The games, scheduled for April 22-30, mark the first major international multi-sport event in Hainan since the special customs operation … Continued