China's logistics sector sees continued expansion in October

China's logistics sector saw continued expansion in business activities in October, according to the latest data released by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing on Tuesday.

The index tracking the country's logistics market, an indicator of economic vitality, stood at 51.2 percent in October, down 0.3 percentage points from the previous month.

Several sub-indices remained in expansion territory, including total business volume, new orders, fund turnover, fixed asset investment, employment and business activity expectations.

By region, the total business volume indices for east, central and west China were 51.1 percent, 50.8 percent and 51.4 percent respectively.

The new orders index came in at 51.5 percent, up 0.3 percentage points month on month. Regional differences were pronounced, as new orders rose in central and west China, but fell in the east.

"Although the climate index edged down in October, the industry's expansion trend remains unchanged. New orders increased overall, laying a foundation for steady logistics operations at year-end. Regional divergence also reflects differences in the pace of demand across the country. Overall, the logistics sector remains stable, with demand continuing to provide support and the basic conditions in place for steady performance throughout the year," said Cui Zhongfu, chief economist of China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing.

China's logistics sector sees continued expansion in October

China's logistics sector sees continued expansion in October

China's logistics sector sees continued expansion in October

China's logistics sector sees continued expansion in October

China's logistics sector sees continued expansion in October

The population of captive giant pandas in China has reached 830, with continued improvements in population genetic diversity, according to data released Tuesday at the 2026 Global Panda Partners Conference in Chengdu, the capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province.

In recent years, ecological corridor projects have reconnected 13 panda populations into the broader family, significantly boosting habitat connectivity.

More than 150 activities of giant pandas and other wildlife have been recorded within the corridor areas, showing interactions and breeding activities among wild populations increasingly common.

As an endemic flagship species for China and a global icon for biodiversity preservation, the giant panda remains a major draw worldwide, attracting more than one billion visitors.

China's captive giant panda population reaches 830