China's international air route network has kept expanding since the beginning of this year, with significant growth in the number of flights and passenger trips, according the country's civil aviation administration.
So far this year, the number of international passenger flights to and from China has reached 6,428 per week , representing a year-on-year increase of 25.4 percent, showed data from China's Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC).
In particular, Chinese airlines operate 4,470 international flights per week, up 31.4 percent compared with the same period of last year, while the amount of those operated by foreign airlines has risen 13.6 percent year on year to 1,958 per week.
The share of flights between China and Belt and Road partner countries has maintained stable growth, accounting for approximately 72 percent of the total international flights.
Meanwhile, China's international air route network has reached destinations in 79 other countries, indicating that the accessibility of international flights to and from China has further enhanced, according to the CAAC.
China's int'l air route network continues to expand, reaching 79 countries: administration
China's top political advisor Wang Huning has met with delegates attending the 11th national congress of the Taoist Association of China, which was held on Monday and Tuesday in Beijing.
Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, stressed the importance of implementing the Party's basic policy on religious affairs, and of guiding followers and key figures of Taoism to contribute to the country's modernization drive.
Wang urged the association to exercise full and rigorous governance over the religion, intensify efforts to raise awareness of the rule of law, and foster an image of a Taoist community that is patriotic and devoted to the faith, maintains good conduct, abides by the law, and upholds Taoist precepts.
He encouraged the association to cultivate talent proficient in both canonical teachings and fine traditional Chinese culture, and to expand global exchange in Taoism.
At the national congress, the association adopted a revised charter, as well as a set of religious rules and regulations, and elected new leadership.
Top political advisor meets with Chinese Taoist delegates
