Kazakh flag carrier adds Shanghai route as bilateral trade and travel soar. China’s push for high-standard opening-up and easier cross-border travel is creating fresh opportunities for international airlines seeking a larger share of the world’s second-largest travel market. For Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana, those policies are translating into a rapid expansion in China, highlighted by the launch of a direct Almaty-Shanghai route in late March, after nearly two decades of modest growth in the market. In an interview with China Daily, Air Astana Group CEO Ibrahim Canliel said the…
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A Chinese motorcycle manufacturer, ZXMOTO, made history at the World Superbike Championship Portuguese round, which concluded on March 29. The relatively new team secured victories in both races of the World Supersport category, marking the first time a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer has won at this premier global competition. The achievement also broke the long-standing dominance of established brands such as Ducati and Yamaha in the class. Behind the breakthrough is Zhang Xue, whose journey from a workshop to the global racing stage has drawn widespread attention. Driven by his love…