China's Minister of Culture and Tourism, Sun Yeli, urged APEC countries to cooperate closely in promoting tourism as a key economic driver, highlighting visa exemptions and streamlined customs as facilitation measures.
Beijing hosted an event on June 12 focusing on the high-quality development of sci-tech incubators in Zhongguancun. The event highlighted tasks like accelerating innovation, nurturing enterprises, and strengthening incubation platforms. Certificates were awarded to 27 incubators for 2025, recognizing their service capabilities and enterprise cultivation effectiveness.
Binhai County, Yancheng, Jiangsu, is accelerating high-quality development by focusing on marine strategy, green energy, and industrial transformation. Key initiatives include expanding port capabilities for auto exports, developing integrated energy bases (wind, solar, LNG), and revitalizing rural areas through innovative agriculture and improved public services.
Wuhan plans to boost its software industry by integrating AI, aiming for 150 AI-powered industry agent products and 10 major vertical models by 2026. The city also targets 100% AI-assisted development for large software firms and over 80% AI management tool adoption.
Shanghai Airport announced achievements from its year-long Dangerous Goods Trust Community (DGTC) pilot program, aiming to boost the air cargo hub's quality and global supply chain integration. The initiative, in partnership with IATA, focuses on enhancing safety and transparency through data standards like ONE Record.
Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) is transitioning from scattered, single-point energy development to a high-quality, integrated new energy industry. The region is building a full value chain including wind, solar, storage, and hydrogen, with integrated grid, source, load, and storage operations.
Yiwu, Zhejiang, and Wuqing, Tianjin, are deepening their understanding and practice of the correct view of performance, addressing issues through investigation and rectification. Yiwu focuses on brand building and overseas rights protection for SMEs, while Wuqing enhances full-cycle services for relocated enterprises and addresses labor shortages.
The 2026 Matcha Industry High-Quality Development Conference was held in Hangzhou, China, with the concurrent establishment of the Matcha Professional Committee of the China Chamber of Foodstuffs and Native Produce Import and Export. The conference aims to promote the high-quality development and global layout of China's matcha industry.
The Second Ningxia Goji Berry Black Tea High-Quality Development Conference opened in Yinchuan, bringing together representatives from Fujian and Ningxia, industry experts, and businesses. The event focuses on integrating Fujian's black tea craftsmanship with Ningxia's goji berry leaves to develop innovative health beverages and boost the local goji berry industry.
