Billions on the move: China gears up for New Year holiday rush

亿万大军在行动:中国备战新年假日高峰

The Beijing Hour

2026-02-13

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China has stepped up measures for the holiday rush, upgrading rail services, expanding highway EV charging, and adding airport self-service and security facilities to ease congestion (01:06). World leaders are attending the Munich Security Conference, which warns of "wrecking-ball politics" and a Trans-Atlantic rift (11:22). Grief and calls for accountability fill Minneapolis memorials as Governor Walz urges vigilance during the federal ICE drawdown (23:52).
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  • China's role at enhanced measures for transport and crowd management to ensure smooth travel during the busy Spring Festival holiday period.

  • Around 50 heads of government and other officials have gathered in Europe for the annual Munich Security Conference.

  • The governor of Minnesota is urging vigilance in the coming days as immigration officers prepare to leave the state.

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  • China's rollout enhanced transport and crowd management measures to handle a holiday travel surge this weekend.

  • Railway authorities have upgraded station services and arranged wheelchair assistance for passengers in need.

  • Road travels projected to account for around 80 percent of all cross-regional trips this year.

  • In response,