In a departure from tradition, the U.S. State Department has not released a formal congratulatory message for China’s National Day, which marked the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China on Oct.

BEIJING: China's National Day seven-day holiday began with a sharp rise in both travel and consumer spending, signaling a strong seasonal boost in economic activity.Multiple international me

SHENZHEN/CHONGQING/BEIJING: As crowds throng restaurants, malls and tourist attractions during China’s ongoing week-long national day holidays, business owners and policymakers across the country have their sights trained on one thing: reeling in the elusive consumer dollar.

Tourists take selfies at Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2024. The National Day holiday period, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Chen Xiaogen/Xinhua)