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Shipbuilding sector maintains global lead

China's shipbuilding sector maintained the world's largest market share measured by three major indicators for the 16th consecutive year in 2025, said the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The country's shipbuilding output reached 53.69 million dead-weight tons in 2025, up 11.4 percent year-on-year, accounting for 56.1 percent of the global total. New orders reached 107.82 million DWT last year, representing a 69 percent global market share.

Services boosted for safe rail journeys

Chinese railway operators have implemented multiple measures to ensure safe, convenient and comfortable experiences for rail passengers. Jiexiu East Station administered by Jiexiu Traffic Section in Shanxi province has solidified its "soft services" with refined moves to target the needs of female and elderly passengers, offer first-aid kits and make journeys more seamless. It also organized technical staff to conduct full checks on all key equipment, including ticket vending, security checks, fire protection and surveillance systems, to eliminate potential hazards and safeguard the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush, which started on Monday.

Xinhua - China Daily