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Fan pilgrimages to see stars live supercharging cities' economies
Chaoyang Park in Beijing has been lively lately. Five massive, 18-meter-high colorful spheres sit on the lake, drawing crowds of visitors eager to snap photos and check in on social media.
July 23, 2025
China adds 6.95m urban jobs in first half of year
China added 6.95 million new urban jobs nationwide in the first half of the year, accomplishing 58 percent of this year's target.
July 23, 2025
Courts see big jump in foreign cases
China saw a significant increase in civil, commercial and maritime cases related to foreign entities in the first half of the year.
July 23, 2025
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Spanish youths explore Zhejiang, bridging cultures
A group of 34 Spanish excited and inquisitive youths recently arrived in Hangzhou — capital of East China's Zhejiang province — for a 10-day learning and exchange program.
July 23, 2025
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Five megacities launch cross-provincial real estate registration
In a major step towards administrative integration across China's megacities, Hangzhou has joined Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen in launching cross-provincial real estate registration services.
July 23, 2025
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Hangzhou's GDP tops $157b in H1, up 5.5 percent year-on-year
The economy of Hangzhou expanded steadily in the first half of 2025, with GDP hitting 1.13 trillion yuan ($157 billion), up 5.5 percent year-on-year.
July 23, 2025
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Hangzhou's water economy heats up as tourists come to cool off
As summer temperatures soar, the water economy of Hangzhou — capital of East China's Zhejiang province — is booming.
July 22, 2025
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Hangzhou shortlisted for World Design Capital 2028
Hangzhou has been shortlisted alongside Busan in South Korea as a candidate city for World Design Capital 2028, the Canada-headquartered World Design Organization announced in early July.
July 22, 2025

