Green loans record notable growth

China saw strong expansion of green loans in 2025, channeling more financial resources into low-carbon sectors and providing solid momentum for accelerating the country's green economic and social transition, the country's central bank said. The balance of China's green loans in local and foreign currencies stood at 44.8 trillion yuan ($6.46 trillion) at the end of 2025, up 20.2 percent year-on-year, according to a report released by the People's Bank of China.

Measures ensure safe travel during holiday

Chinese railway operators have taken multiple measures to bolster safety during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush, which started on Feb 2, with some 539 million passenger trips via trains expected nationwide. The Shuozhou Engineering Section in Shanxi province focused on operational and personal safety, organizing workshop teams to conduct self-inspection and eliminate hidden dangers. New employees participating in the safety awareness program during the travel rush received on-site mentoring through a "mentor-apprentice" program, while the dispatch and command center utilized remote monitoring to conduct spot checks.

Xinhua - China Daily