Xi visits New Development Bank

In an increasingly unpredictable global environment, China is becoming an "oasis of certainty" as it continues to build up industrial strength and foster institutional opening-up, drawing influential foreign investors from tech giants to automakers into the world's second-largest economy.

Standing 1.72 meters tall in sleek silver shells, humanoid robots now execute precision tasks on production lines, sorting materials, carrying crates, assembling components. This technological leap transforms once-futuristic visions into industrial reality.

China's railway network is expected to handle approximately 144 million passenger trips during the eight-day May Day holiday travel rush, which kicked off on Tuesday, the national railway operator said.

For Stephanie, a traveller from Australia, her first trip to Shanghai turned out to be not just a feast for the eyes but also a triumph for her shopping bags. "I enjoyed the sights and the shopping experience here," she said, adding that she picked up souvenirs and clothes, especially Chinese brands that are becoming increasingly popular among Australians.