China-Europe trains

MANZHOULI, the largest land port on the China-Russia border, has seen 5,000 China-Europe freight trains since 2013, according to local customs.

There are currently 52 routes of China-Europe freight trains via the land port, which help promote the trade between over 60 Chinese cities and 28 cities in 13 European countries including Germany, Poland and Belgium, according to the customs.

The export cargo of the outbound trains include home appliances, mechanical equipment and daily necessities, while the inbound trains mainly carry automobile parts and paper pulp, the customs said.

Confucius anniversary

THE city of Qufu, hometown of ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius, held a grand ceremony to commemorate the 2,570th anniversary of his birth Saturday.

An educator and philosopher, Confucius (551-479 B.C.) founded a school of thought, deeply influential on later generations, known as Confucianism. He was also the first to set up private schools in China that enrolled students from different social classes.

Digital economy expo

MORE than 500 Chinese and foreign companies have been confirmed to join the China International Digital Economy Expo in Shijiazhuang, capital of Hebei Province.

According to the provincial government, nearly 200 special guests, over 150 industry leaders and 80 experts from more than 20 countries and international organizations will take part in the expo taking place from Oct. 11 to 13.

Approved by the State Council, the expo will be hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and Hebei Provincial Government annually in Shijiazhuang starting in 2019.