A demonstration zone for China-CEEC (Central and Eastern European Countries) trade in Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province in the east, posted 25.2 billion yuan (over 3.7 billion U.S. dollars) in the first five months this year, Ningbo Customs said on Sunday.
The demonstration zone was established in 2018 to promote the economic and trade cooperation between China and CEEC.
Private enterprises accounted for nearly 80 percent of the trade volume, according to the customs.
The imports and exports of high-tech products, electric vehicles and agricultural products increased by 64.7 percent, 321.4 percent and 39.6 percent year on year, respectively, the customs said.
Demo zone for China-CEEC trade grosses 25.2 bln yuan
Firefighters rescued a man who was swept into a flooded river in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Saturday, after severe convective weather brought heavy rain, hail and flash floods to parts of Chifeng City.
The incident occurred at around 17:00 in Erdaojingzi Village, Hongshan District, when the man tried to cross the river on an electric tricycle and was carried by the current toward the middle of the waterway.
Rescuers arrived to find fast-moving water and heavy rain. Carrying life-saving equipment, including lifebuoys, they moved to the opposite bank, where the ground was higher and the current was relatively calmer, before approaching the stranded man.
After placing a lifebuoy on him and securing him, the rescuers brought the man to safety. He was later found to be unharmed.
Firefighters rescue man trapped by flash flood in north China
