China’s holiday consumption showcases economic vitality, innovation
中国假日消费展示出经济的活力和创新力
BEIJING, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) — As China’s National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays converge, the nation’s cultural activities, bustling transport networks and innovative consumption scenes are painting a vivid picture of economic resilience and growth potential.
因为中国的国庆和中秋节双节交汇，这个民族的文化活动、汇聚的交通网络和创新的消费景象，合成为一幅反映经济复苏和增长潜力的生动画卷。
The eight-day holiday, which began on Oct. 1, has seen unprecedented people flows and consumption nationwide. From flag-raising ceremonies in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square to drone-assisted displays atop Mount Emei, patriotic fervor has blended seamlessly with economic activity.
八天假日（始于10月1日）见证了前所未有的人潮和全国各地的消费。从北京天安门广场上的升旗仪式到峨眉山上无人机辅助展示，爱国热情和经济活动无缝衔接。
At 4 a.m. on Oct. 1, while the sky was still dark, Tiananmen Square was already crowded with people. This National Day, 121,000 people gazed up at the flagpole, eagerly awaiting the moment China’s national flag would rise alongside the sun.
在10月1日清晨的四点，当天空还处于黑暗之中，天安门广场已经人潮涌动。这个国庆节，有12万1千人凝视着升旗台，热切地等待着中国国旗伴着朝阳徐徐升起的时刻。
“I’ve always looked forward to this moment, when I could make a heartfelt confession to my beloved country,” said Tao Bufan, 27.
27岁的Tao Bufan（淘布帆，音译）说道：“我一直都期盼着这一时刻，即我能向我心爱的祖国倾心告白的时刻。”
Cultural events have become a driving force for regional tourism. In Tangshan, north China’s Hebei Province, a National Day concert series has attracted large crowds, with performances free to the public.
文化事件已成为地区旅游的驱动力。在唐山（位于中国河北省），国庆节音乐会系列吸引了大量游客，而且它是面向公众免费表演的。
Wen Chao, president of a local cultural performance company, noted that the event aims to “deliver high-quality cultural feasts for residents and tourists during the holiday.” Estimates show that more than 12,000 cultural events will be held across the country during the holiday.
Transportation systems have played a critical role in facilitating mobility. In the first half of the holiday, cross-regional passenger trips reached a record high of approximately 1.25 billion. Highways, railways, waterways and aviation all saw year-on-year growth, reflecting the vitality of a hyper-connected China.