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Chinese digital finance goes global, enabling tourists to travel abroad with 'one wallet'

Days before the official kickoff of the eight-day Spring Festival holidays, many Chinese tourists have already flocked to popular overseas destinations. Not only has the expanded visa-free policies fueled the early boom of cross-border tourism, but China's flourishing mobile payment platforms have also enhanced holiday experiences all over the world.
China-Laos Railway builds on momentum in new year as cargo and passenger numbers grow

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) flagship project of China-Laos Railway has facilitated 27.87 million passenger journeys and 32.56 million tons of cargo since it entered operation on December 3, 2021, China Media Group reported on Thursday, reflecting the strong momentum in China-Laos business trade and personnel exchanges.
De-weaponizing the dollar

BRICS is spearheading a new cross-border payment system using digital currencies to break away from Western dominance.
Group of 77 leads pursuit of a fairer global order

The Third South Summit, held in Kampala, Uganda, in January, concluded with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni urging the Group of 77 to persist in championing the interests of the Global South and working toward transforming the existing international order into a more equitable one.
Chinese delicacies gain popularity in overseas markets, with rising orders ahead of Spring Festival

Chinese foods are catering to a wider range of people, which experts said is a reflection of how Chinese culture is gaining a foothold in the world market, particularly those countries involved in the joint construction of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) amid closer ties.
Safety advantage of China-Europe freight trains

The China-Europe freight train is an important channel for the transportation of goods between Asia and Europe, and an important platform for advancing the Belt and Road Initiative.
Lunar New Year to be celebrated in Serbia

Serbia will celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival from Monday until Feb 19, welcoming in the Year of the Dragon with a series of cultural events in Belgrade, Novi Sad, Nis, and Smederevo, organizers announced at a news conference on Jan 26.
BRI-backed economic zone in Cambodia records 34.8 pct rise in trade volume in 2023

The value of imports and exports passing through the Sihanoukville Special Economy Zone (SSEZ) in Cambodia reached 3.36 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 34.8 percent, the zone operator said in a recent statement.

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