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Nation's innovative bamboo goods going global
Figures from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration show the country has nearly 8 million hectares of bamboo forests, producing 150 million metric tons of bamboo each year.
May 8, 2026
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Quzhou seeks global creative designs for Chinese character 'li'
Quzhou has issued a global call for creative interpretations of the Chinese character "礼" (li), which is commonly understood as ritual, courtesy, respect, or social harmony.
May 8, 2026
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Yiwu trade with Africa surges
Yiwu in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, saw its trade with Africa soar to 41 billion yuan ($6.03 billion) in the first quarter, marking a 47.3 percent year-on-year increase.
May 8, 2026
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Zhejiang advances rural village clusters
Zhejiang province unveiled its first batch of 94 provincial-level key villages for 2026 at a meeting on rural cluster development in Fenghua district, Ningbo, on May 8.
May 8, 2026
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Zhejiang expands biodiversity-friendly city pilots
Zhejiang province has issued guidelines to deepen its pilot program for biodiversity-friendly cities, bringing biodiversity protection more fully into urban development.
May 8, 2026
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Jiaxing tourism revenue reaches $1.25b during May Day holiday
Jiaxing recorded strong tourism growth during the May Day holiday, receiving 6.2 million visits and generating 8.53 billion yuan ($1.25 billion) in tourism revenue from May 1 to 5.
May 7, 2026
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Shengzhou hosts intangible cultural heritage event
Shengzhou's Yueju Opera Town hosted its Intangible Cultural Heritage Town event during the May Day holiday, with traditional performances, specialty cuisine, and creative products inspired by intangible cultural heritage from across China. The event also featured multiple live performances, including traditional Miao ethnic group dances and fire-spitting folk displays. Regular performances of intangible cultural heritage and interactive experience projects took place during the day, while in the evening, special Yueju Opera performances were held at the ancient theater stage, along with outdoor concerts and recreational activities.
May 7, 2026
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France's Avezou wins first World Climbing Series title in Keqiao
The World Climbing Series Keqiao 2026 concluded on May 3 at the Yangshan Climbing Center in Keqiao district, Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, following three days of competition in the bouldering discipline. A total of 142 athletes from more than 30 countries and regions competed for podium positions in both the men's and women's events.
May 7, 2026



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