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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

2026 Fujian Provincial Conference on Development of Cultural, Tourism Economy opens on Apr. 17 in Zhangzhou, SE China’s Fujian

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ZHANGZHOU, China, Apr. 17, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The 2026 Fujian Provincial Conference on the Development of Cultural and Tourism Economy kicked off in Zhangzhou, China’s Fujian province on Friday. The event is themed “Building a World-Class Destination, Cultivating a Pillar Industry,” highlighting elements of Minnan (Southern Fujian) wisdom, lifestyle, and culture. Coinciding with a local major … Continued

2nd Shandong Green Vegetable Industry Expo opens, showcasing push for smart, sustainable agriculture

By Ananthamayil Nagarajan

LIAOCHENG, China, April 17, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Over 700 agricultural enterprises, research institutions, and international exhibitors converged on Wednesday at the Shenxian County Convention Center in Liaocheng City for the opening of the 2nd Shandong Green Vegetable Industry Expo, an event highlighting China’s accelerating shift toward technology-driven, sustainable farming.   With the theme of “Green, Technology, Health, … Continued

Multinational giants step up presence in north China’s tech zone TEDA

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TIANJIN, China, Apr. 17. 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The China Development Forum 2026 was recently held in Beijing, drawing nearly 100 global business leaders. Meanwhile, the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA), just under an hour by high-speed rail from Beijing, has emerged as a prime destination for accelerated investment by multinational corporations, according to the TEDA’s administrative … Continued

From Pandas to AI: Chengdu Hosts the China Internet Audio & Video Convention for the 13th Consecutive Year, Building an Eastern Hub for Global Audio & Video Collaboration

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CHENGDU, China, Apr. 16, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On April 15, the 13th China Internet Audio & Video Convention, hosted by the Chengdu Municipal Government, opened in Chengdu. Having been held in the same city for 13 years in a row, this flagship industry event has offered glimpses into the internationalization of China’s audio & video sector, while also charting … Continued

Consumer expo draws global exhibitors keen on China’s vast market

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HAIKOU, China, April 14, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) kicked off on Monday in Haikou, capital of south China’s Hainan Province, attracting more than 3,400 brands from over 60 countries and regions.   Themed “Opening Up Drives Global Consumption, Innovation Empowers A Better Life,” this year’s expo runs from April … Continued

Forum on Development of China’s Fine Brushwork Peony Painting Industry Held in Juye During 2026 World Peony Conference

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HEZE, China, Apr. 13, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– With peonies in full bloom, a forum on the industry of fine brushwork peony painting was held on Thursday in Juye County, Heze City, east China’s Shandong Province. This event, a key side forum of the 2026 World Peony Conference, aims to introduce the county’s burgeoning billion-yuan creative industry to the global stage.   Hosted by the … Continued

Heze Hosts Int’l Forum on Peony Culture and Global Exchange

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HEZE, China, April 13, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The 2026 Heze Peony International Communication Forum was held on Saturday in Heze, east China’s Shandong Province, bringing together global diplomats, scholars and artists to explore how the city’s iconic flower can serve as a bridge for cultural exchange and mutual understanding.   This year’s forum was themed “Blooming Across the World, … Continued

Smart Drones Pave Way for New Opportunities in Rushan, Shandong

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WEIHAI, China, Apr. 13, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Recently, at an intelligent drone inspection site in the Shandong Rushan Economic Development Zone, a drone took off from its hangar and began its autonomous flight along a pre-set route. Forested valleys, back alleys, riverbanks, and other areas difficult for manual inspection were brought into full view through its high-definition … Continued