General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized the need to enhance consumption capacity, improve consumption conditions, and innovate consumption scenarios to fully unleash consumption potential. Since the beginning of the year, new cultural and tourism scenarios have continuously emerged, service consumption has accelerated its upgrade, and new types of consumption have continued to appear. The immense potential released by the world's most dynamic super-large market is injecting continuous endogenous impetus into China's high-quality economic development. In the past two days, cultural and tourism projects in Zhaoxing Dong Village, Guizhou, have seen new upgrades. Newly choreographed ethnic situational dramas have debuted to tourists, and the number of Dong Grand Song performances has increased from four to eight per day. Stilt houses, ancient villages, and batik craftsmanship—the thousand-year-old Dong village boasts ancient and rich ethnic cultural characteristics. However, how to better transform the advantages of ethnic cultural resources into economic advantages has always been a desire of the local ethnic minority people. Not long ago, General Secretary Xi Jinping visited this place. While warmly interacting with the villagers, he said that ethnic characteristics are both ancient and fashionable, and ethnic regions should retain their unique cultures and make them shine even brighter through the integration of culture and tourism. Currently, Zhaoxing Dong Village attracts over 2,000 tourists daily, and a number of new guesthouses are being built and renovated. The ancient yet fashionable ethnic characteristic culture is bringing new vitality to more ancient villages and towns this spring. At present, China's household consumption is entering a new stage of development. How can the upgrading of consumption promote high-quality economic development? When deploying the key tasks for this year's economic work, General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized placing a high priority on vigorously boosting consumption, improving investment efficiency, and expanding domestic demand in all aspects. He also deployed key tasks for boosting consumption, including strengthening and expanding the implementation of "two new" policies, expanding service consumption, and actively developing the "first-launch economy," "ice and snow economy," and "silver economy." From expanding the supply of quality products and innovating diverse consumption scenarios to optimizing the consumption environment, a series of consumption-boosting policies and measures have been rapidly implemented since the beginning of this year, leading to an upgrading and invigorating consumption market. The accelerated integration of culture and tourism has created immense consumption space. In springtime, from south to north, flowers bloom in succession, and various regions are "using flowers as a medium" to extend the "flowering period" of consumption. Over 180 special trains for seniors are making "poetry and distant places" more intimate and comfortable for the elderly. The ice and snow economy breaks seasonal boundaries, with indoor ski resorts open all year round. During the Qingming holiday, the movie "Nezha 2" once again saw a surge in viewership. Traveling with movies and visiting ancient buildings with games, cultural IPs are transforming into phenomenal consumption trends. At the National Museum, a refrigerator magnet sold over 1 million units, and various "out-of-the-box" cultural and creative products ignited enthusiasm for cultural and tourism consumption. Diverse consumption scenarios are also activating new potential. During the Qingming holiday, pedestrian streets in 50 key commercial districts monitored by the Ministry of Commerce saw a 6.9% year-on-year increase in customer traffic. Currently, Chengdu hosts a first-launch, first-exhibition, or first-show event every three days on average. Shenzhen is set to add over 1,000 new stores, flagship stores, and new concept stores. Embark on an adventure through time tunnels created with naked-eye 3D and holographic technology; in mountain guesthouses, drones deliver goods "from the sky"; exoskeleton robots become hiking assistants, and robot dogs transform into helpful companions for the elderly. In the first quarter, the service consumption heat index increased by 18.3% year-on-year, 7.4 percentage points higher than the previous quarter. With the strengthening of the trade-in policy, bulk consumption has further upgraded. This year, the country issued 300 billion yuan in ultra-long-term special government bonds to support trade-ins of consumer goods, doubling the fund size and expanding the range of goods. The latest data shows that as of April 6, 683,000 applications for car scrap and renewal subsidies were received, and consumers purchased 35.155 million units of 12 major categories of home appliances under the trade-in program, driving sales of 122.83 billion yuan. Driven by a "combination of punches" of consumption-boosting and people-benefiting policies, the consumer confidence index has risen for three consecutive months. With stable growth and new increments, the world's most promising consumer market continues to surge with new vitality.
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council recently issued the "Plan for Accelerating the Construction of a Powerful Agricultural Nation (2024-2035)". The plan proposes that a strong nation must first have strong agriculture, and only with strong agriculture can the nation be strong. A powerful agricultural nation is the foundation of a powerful socialist modern nation. It is essential to comprehensively solidify the foundation of food security and hold "the rice bowl of the Chinese people" more firmly and steadily. Ensuring the stable and safe supply of grain and important agricultural products must be the top priority, implementing the strategies of "storing grain in the land" and "storing grain with technology," and strictly adhering to the red lines of 1.865 billion mu of cultivated land and 1.546 billion mu of permanent basic farmland. It is necessary to promote agricultural science and technology equipment innovation in all fields, accelerating the achievement of high-level agricultural science and technology self-reliance and self-improvement. The modern agricultural management system should be improved in all aspects, promoting the organic linkage between small farmers and modern agricultural development. The agricultural industry system should be upgraded across the entire chain, enhancing the overall efficiency of agriculture. Further deepen agricultural international cooperation and foster new advantages in agricultural international competitiveness. High-quality construction of livable and harmonious rural areas should be promoted, improving the quality of modern rural life. Promote integrated urban-rural development and narrow the urban-rural gap. The main goals are to make significant progress in building a strong agricultural nation by 2027; and to achieve remarkable results in building a strong agricultural nation by 2035. Comprehensive rural revitalization will achieve decisive progress, agricultural modernization will be basically realized, and rural areas will basically possess modern living conditions.
Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, held talks with Speaker Jussi Halla-aho of the Finnish Parliament at the Great Hall of the People on the afternoon of the 7th. Zhao Leji stated that last year, President Xi Jinping held talks with President Stubb, who was on a state visit to China, and together they opened up a more beautiful and broader prospect for China-Finland relations. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Finland, and China is willing to work with Finland to implement the important consensus reached by the two leaders and continuously promote the development of the future-oriented new cooperative partnership between China and Finland. Zhao Leji pointed out that the healthy and stable development of China-Finland relations is primarily due to the consistent adherence to mutual respect, equal treatment, and consideration of each other's core interests and major concerns. He expressed hope that Finland will adhere to the One-China principle and solidify the foundation of political mutual trust between the two countries. China is further comprehensively deepening reform and expanding high-level opening up, which will bring new opportunities for cooperation between the two countries. China is willing to expand cooperation with Finland for mutual benefit and win-win results, and to strengthen the public opinion foundation of bilateral relations. He hoped that Finland would continue to play an active role in promoting the mutual advancement and common development of China-Finland and China-Europe relations. Zhao Leji emphasized that the National People's Congress of China is willing to continue traditional friendship and strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the Finnish Parliament. China and Finland have their own characteristics in state governance and development philosophies, and the legislative bodies of the two countries can learn from each other in this regard, perform their legislative and supervisory functions, and create a good and stable legal environment for practical cooperation. Zhao Leji introduced the relevant situation of China's whole-process people's democracy and stated that the National People's Congress of China is willing to strengthen exchanges with the Finnish Parliament in developing democracy and improving the rule of law. Halla-aho stated that Finland adheres to and will continue to pursue the One-China policy, believing that the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing all of China. Finland is willing to promote practical cooperation, uphold free trade, and address common challenges based on mutual respect and trust. The Finnish Parliament hopes to strengthen exchanges with the National People's Congress of China and play an active role in deepening Finland-China relations.
Wang Huning, Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), met with Speaker Jussi Halla-aho of the Finnish Parliament in Beijing on the 7th. Wang Huning stated that over the past 75 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Finland, bilateral relations have maintained stable and healthy development. Last year, President Xi Jinping held talks with President Stubb, who was on a state visit to China, reaching broad consensus on strengthening partnership and deepening mutually beneficial cooperation. China is willing to work with Finland to consolidate political mutual trust, expand practical cooperation, and deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges, continuously enriching the connotations of the future-oriented new cooperative partnership between China and Finland, in accordance with the blueprint drawn by the two heads of state. The National Committee of the CPPCC is willing to contribute to the development of China-Finland relations. Halla-aho stated that China has a long history and is one of the most dynamic major economies in the world today. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Finland and China. Finland adheres to the One-China policy and is willing to adhere to mutual respect and trust with China, strengthen cooperation, promote the development of Finland-China and Europe-China relations, and jointly address challenges. The Finnish Parliament is willing to make active efforts for this. Wang Dongfeng and others attended the meeting.
Shanghai and Chongqing are earnestly implementing the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speeches at the Two Sessions, steadily expanding institutional opening up, continuously broadening the scope of international cooperation, and promoting high-quality economic development through high-level opening up. Shanghai Deepens Institutional Opening Up to Promote Further Opening Up Currently, the core project of Shanghai East Hub, Shanghai East Railway Station, located in Pudong, is under intense construction. Once completed and operational, it will form an "air-rail intermodal" transportation network with Pudong International Airport, providing important support for the Yangtze River Delta to connect with the world. At the same time, the pilot zone of the Shanghai East Hub International Business Cooperation Zone has entered a critical period of institutional innovation experimentation. This zone leverages the policy advantages of integrated bonded areas and customs supervision areas, focusing on international business exchanges, high-end international exhibitions, and other fields, providing a new type of service platform for global business cooperation. In the first quarter of this year, Shanghai newly recognized 25 regional headquarters and R&D centers of multinational corporations, including 4 Fortune Global 500 companies. This year, Shanghai will also fully align with high-standard international economic and trade rules and implement the strategy to upgrade pilot free trade zones. The Lin-gang Special Area is currently undergoing more extensive stress tests, exploring expanded opening up in areas such as the internet, education, and culture. The Hongqiao International Central Business District is actively aligning with high-standard international economic and trade rules and deepening the radiating and leading role of "Silk Road E-commerce." Chongqing Strives to Build an Inland Open Comprehensive Hub to Expand High-Level Opening Up Not long ago, the first full-vehicle special train of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor departed from Chongqing Yuzui Station, traveled through Qinzhou Port in Guangxi, and sailed to Dubai in the UAE. This new rail-sea intermodal solution is helping more "made in Chongqing" and "made in the West" products cross mountains and seas and go global. Since the beginning of this year, Chongqing has actively integrated resources and innovated models, leveraging its advantageous location with overlapping transportation channels and smooth logistics to build an inland open comprehensive hub, transforming its geographical advantages into new momentum for open development. Opening up promotes development. This year, Chongqing is also accelerating the implementation of the "Chongqing Vehicles Going Overseas" action plan, supporting automotive enterprises to expand into overseas markets. At the same time, it is actively building a digital foreign trade comprehensive service system, launching nearly 30 measures such as the "Chongqing Foreign Trade Smart Brain" and a "one-stop" foreign trade comprehensive service platform, making efforts from industrial synergy, policy support, and other aspects to accelerate high-level opening up.
In recent days, Jiangsu, Hunan, Henan, Guizhou, and other regions have earnestly carried out in-depth study and education on implementing the spirit of the Central Eight-point Regulation, ensuring quality in learning, thoroughness in investigation, and effectiveness in rectification. Jiangsu regards carrying out in-depth study and education on implementing the spirit of the Central Eight-point Regulation as a major political task. The provincial Party Committee took the lead in organizing study sessions, motivating Party members and cadres at all levels to study deeply, reflect thoroughly, truly investigate, and earnestly rectify, urging them to investigate while studying and rectify while investigating, maintaining the awareness and firmness of "always on the road." To solidly carry out study and education, the Standing Committee of the Hunan Provincial Party Committee conducted study and discussions through reading classes and other means, forming a task list, clarifying 22 key tasks, timeframes, and specific requirements. Regarding prominent issues that the Central Committee explicitly called for concentrated rectification, lead departments were identified, and joint efforts were made for rectification. Henan formulated a task list for the study and education work of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, deeply studying and comprehending General Secretary Xi Jinping's important expositions on strengthening Party style and the spirit of the Central Eight-point Regulation and its implementation details. A list of prominent issues was carefully sorted out, and typical warning education cases were compiled and printed, guiding Party members and cadres to conduct self-reflection and rectification while studying and discussing. Guizhou deeply studied and implemented the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speeches during his inspection in Guizhou and his important expositions on strengthening work style, educating and guiding Party members and cadres to further grasp the spirit of the Central Eight-point Regulation and its implementation details, and meticulously breaking down mobilization and deployment, study and discussion, problem identification, and organizational leadership into 50 specific measures to promote effective and orderly study and education.
Currently, policies and measures for financial support to the private economy are continuously being improved, providing more precise financial services to private enterprises through technological innovation and other means. In recent days, this private enterprise in Fuzhou has just received a 5 million yuan specialized and sophisticated loan. The enterprise can not only conveniently withdraw funds online but also enjoy an annual interest subsidy of 1%, with a loan interest rate of less than 2%. The bank broke through traditional credit restrictions, no longer focusing on collateral but instead turning 12 technology indicators such as the enterprise's R&D investment ratio and patent numbers into assessment priorities. Instead of looking at collateral, they look at technology, transforming intangible assets like enterprise patents into tangible credit funds. To solve the difficulties and high costs of financing for private enterprises, multi-departmental policies are still intensifying their efforts. The National Development and Reform Commission will establish a national venture capital guidance fund, driving nearly 1 trillion yuan in local and social capital. The People's Bank of China has optimized its re-lending policies for technological innovation and technological transformation, increasing credit投放 to private small and micro enterprises. At the same time, various regions are actively adapting to local conditions. Shanghai has introduced 20 measures to improve financing convenience for private enterprises, striving to exceed 1.5 trillion yuan in inclusive small and micro enterprise loan balances across the city by 2025; Hebei government departments and banks are entering enterprises and industrial parks to tailor exclusive financing solutions for enterprises face-to-face. As policies and measures for financial support to private enterprises are continuously improved, the coverage and accessibility of financing for private enterprises are constantly increasing. At the end of February, the balance of inclusive small and micro loans increased by 12.4% year-on-year, far exceeding the growth rate of other loans; the small and medium-sized enterprise fund index rose by 1.0 from the previous month, maintaining an upward trend in prosperity. The continuous increase in financial support will not only inject more vitality into private enterprises but also new momentum into high-quality economic development.
Today (April 7) is World Health Day. This year's theme for World Health Day in China is "Safeguarding Maternal and Child Health, Caring for the Future of the Motherland." The reporter learned from the National Health Commission that China's maternal and child health level has significantly improved, with core indicators for maternal and child health ranking among the top in upper-middle-income countries globally. China has formed a maternal and child health service system with maternal and child health institutions as the core, grassroots medical and health institutions as the foundation, and large and medium-sized hospitals and teaching and research institutions as support. Currently, over 3,000 critical maternal and severe neonatal treatment centers have been established nationwide, and the number of beds per thousand children has reached 2.55.
During the Qingming Festival holiday in 2025, the national cultural and tourism market was safe, stable, and orderly. Various regions carried out diverse activities to commemorate martyrs, promote traditional culture, and engage in spring outings. Demand for themed tours such as red tourism sites, urban parks, and rural camping was strong. Museums across the country offered unique and educational cultural and tourism activities, enriching the supply of cultural and tourism products. According to calculations by the Data Center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday, the total number of domestic tourist trips nationwide reached 126 million, a year-on-year increase of 6.3%; total domestic tourism expenditure was 57.549 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.7%.
China's Foreign Exchange Reserves Reached $3240.7 Billion at End of March The State Administration of Foreign Exchange's latest data shows that as of the end of March, China's foreign exchange reserves stood at $3240.7 billion, an increase of $13.4 billion from the end of February, a rise of 0.42%. Over 2.8 Billion Express Parcels Handled Nationwide During Qingming Holiday Data from the State Post Bureau shows that during this year's Qingming holiday, the national postal and express delivery industry collected and delivered 2.828 billion express parcels. Among them, 1.399 billion parcels were collected, a year-on-year increase of 17%; and 1.429 billion parcels were delivered, a year-on-year increase of 15%. Delivery volumes for parcels such as spring tea and coffee increased significantly. Shenzhen Port's Foreign Trade Container Throughput Exceeds 7 Million TEUs in Q1 According to Shenzhen Customs statistics, in the first quarter of this year, Shenzhen Port's foreign trade container throughput reached 7.88 million TEUs, a year-on-year increase of 19.6%, setting a new historical record for the same period. Shenzhen Port's international liner routes currently connect to over 300 ports in more than 100 countries and regions worldwide, with its container throughput and global radiation capacity firmly ranking first among ports in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. China's First Sea-Land Integrated Offshore Wind Power Flexible DC Transmission Project Commences Construction Today (April 7), China's first sea-land integrated offshore wind power flexible DC transmission project began construction. The project starts from the Sanshan Island Wind Farm in Yangjiang, Guangdong, and ends in Jiangmen, Guangdong, with a total line length of 293 kilometers. Among them, the submarine cable is 115 kilometers long and is expected to be put into operation in October 2026. After commissioning, it can provide approximately 6 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. 2025 Qingming Holiday Box Office Exceeds 370 Million Yuan Following the viewing enthusiasm of the Spring Festival holiday, the 2025 Qingming holiday box office exceeded 377 million yuan. During the three-day holiday, nearly 20 films of various genres were released, and a batch of realistic films resonated widely with audiences through their genuine emotional expression. At the same time, various regions also launched promotional activities such as "movie + cultural tourism" to further unleash the consumption potential of the film market. 2025 16th Tour of Hainan International Road Cycling Race Kicks Off Today Today (April 7), the 2025 16th Tour of Hainan International Road Cycling Race kicked off in Qionghai, Hainan. This year's race will feature 5 competition days and 5 stages, with a total distance of 854.64 kilometers, fully showcasing the ecological scenery of Hainan's island-looping tourist highway. It has attracted over 130 athletes from more than 30 countries and regions.
The United States' tariff policies have drawn widespread opposition from the international community. The international community believes that the U.S. actions seriously violate WTO rules, undermine the multilateral trading system, harm U.S. interests, and endanger global economic development. The European Union reiterated on the 6th its deep concern over the U.S. tariff policies, stating that they would harm all countries, including the world's poorest nations. Reuters reported on the 6th that the EU plans to take countermeasures against $28 billion worth of U.S. imports. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated on the 6th that Italy disagrees with the U.S. choices on tariffs and will take all necessary measures to respond. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated on the 6th that the U.S. tariff policies have created a new uncertain situation for the global economy. It is certain that no one benefits from a trade war. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba today (April 7) reiterated that Japan will take all possible measures to counter the U.S. tariffs. Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi previously stated that the U.S. actions are deeply regrettable and will have a significant impact on the world economy and the global multilateral trading system. International media describe U.S. trade policies as self-defeating. An editorial in the French newspaper Le Monde stated that the U.S. tariff policies are shocking and that such confrontational trade relations create economic uncertainty. U.S. media reported that to cope with U.S. tariffs, U.S. retailers may need to raise the prices of daily necessities by 10% to 12%. The report also stated that an earlier analysis by the Yale Budget Lab estimated that U.S. tariff policies would exacerbate U.S. inflation, costing an average American household $3,800. Goldman Sachs Group released a report on the 6th, raising the probability of a U.S. economic recession in the next 12 months to 45%. The report pointed out that U.S. tariff policies would hit the U.S. economy and push up inflation. UBS Group recently stated that U.S. tariff policies would lead to a significant slowdown in its economic growth, estimating that U.S. GDP growth this year would be less than 1%, and a recession could even occur within the year. U.S. Stock Index Futures Fall, Asian Stocks Decline Under the continuous impact of market panic triggered by U.S. tariff policies, major U.S. stock index futures prices continued their significant decline when trading resumed on the evening of the 6th. Asian stock markets generally fell today.
Palestinian media reported that from April 6 to the early morning of April 7, Israeli airstrikes targeted areas including Khan Younis, Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City in the Gaza Strip, resulting in at least 40 deaths. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated on April 6 that Israeli forces had struck over 130 targets of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) in the Gaza Strip over the weekend. The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas's armed wing, claimed on April 6 to have fired multiple rockets into Israel. The IDF stated that approximately 10 rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip into Israel that evening, and Israeli forces intercepted 5 of them. Israeli media reported that this attack caused 5 minor injuries. The Palestinian Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip stated on April 6 that 59% of essential medicines and 37% of medical supplies in the Gaza Strip had reached zero stock. Furthermore, the Israeli military prevented polio vaccines from entering the Gaza Strip, putting over 600,000 children in the area at significant risk. Houthi Ansar Allah Movement Claims U.S. Airstrikes Continue in Several Yemeni Areas According to media outlets operated by Yemen's Houthi Ansar Allah movement, from April 6 to today (April 7), several areas in Yemen, including the capital Sana'a, as well as Saada province, Hodeidah province, and Hajjah province, were subjected to intense U.S. airstrikes. According to local health authorities on April 6, the U.S. airstrikes on Sana'a have resulted in 4 deaths and 16 injuries.
Myanmar Earthquake Kills 3,564 According to news released by Myanmar's State Administration Council, as of the evening of April 6, the strong earthquake in Myanmar has resulted in 3,564 deaths, 5,012 injuries, and 210 missing persons. Myanmar media reported on April 6 that the strong earthquake on March 28 damaged over 20,000 buildings, including residences, schools, temples, and hospitals. Railways and highways connecting Yangon, Naypyidaw, and Mandalay were also damaged, with some train stations severely affected. Russia Claims Strikes on Ukrainian Artillery Bases, Ukraine Claims Repelling Russian Offensives The Russian Ministry of Defense stated on April 6 that Russian forces used precision-guided weapons and drones to strike Ukrainian artillery bases and factories involved in drone production, and Russian forces gained control of another settlement in Sumy Oblast. Additionally, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces launched 7 attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. The Ukrainian side stated on April 6 that Ukrainian forces shot down various types of Russian missiles and dozens of drones in several regions, and repelled Russian offensives in directions such as Pokrovsk.
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