2.1 billion trips, one holiday: a closer look at China's Golden Week economy

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  2.1 billion trips one holiday will take a closer look at China's golden week economy.

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  China's essential bank announces enhanced financial support for economy.

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  Where will the new support flow?

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  Our top story, China is seeing a travel boom as the country begins a seven-day National Day holiday.

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  Transport authorities expect 340 million passenger trips on Thursday, the first day of the week-long break.

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  That's nearly double the average daily volume and more than one percent higher than a year ago.

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  More than two billion domestic trips are expected during the holiday.

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  Car rentals are up more than 20 percent.

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  Opened new high-speed rail sections to meet demand.

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  Air travel is also picking up, with international ticket bookings up more than 20%.

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  Authorities expect civil aviation passenger numbers to hit a new record for the holiday period.

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  So for more on this, joining us on the line is Chen Jiahe, Chief Investment Officer at Northernarchy Technologies.

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  Mr. Chen, let's talk about the figure, because during the seven-day National Day holiday,

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