China-Europe train SHANGHAI on Friday launched its first China-Europe freight train of 2024, local railway authorities said. In 2023, Shanghai handled 100 China-Europe freight trains with over 10,000 TEUs of goods. Direct flights THE Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) said Saturday that it will work toward a significant increase in direct flights between China and the United States in 2024. The administration will also work to improve visa and border control policies, and facilitate customs clearance processes further. Maternal safety STARTING this year, Chinese health authorities will launch an annual evaluation of the medical treatment services for women during the pregnant and perinatal period who are in critical conditions, according to the National Health Commission (NHC). An evaluation scheme has been issued with an aim to guide local institutions to enhance their capability of treating pregnant and lying-in women in urgent and severe conditions. | 