On July 21, the State Council Information Office held a press conference, outlining progress to accelerate work to build China into a transport powerhouse and foster a modern comprehensive transport system. The Civil Aviation Administration of China disclosed at the event that 6 Chinese airports, including Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport, made the world's top 30 list by cargo throughput in 2025.
In recent years, Zhengzhou airport has continued to climb global cargo rankings, notching consistent upward gains. It stood 44th worldwide in 2023, jumped to 36th in 2024, and broke into the global top 30 in 2025. The airport has climbed more than 14 places in just 3 years, hitting its highest-ever global ranking since its opening. (Chinese source: Henan Daily Reporter: Guo Beichen Translator: Zhang Yahan Intern: Jin Zike Proofreader: Chen Xingjie and Zhao Hanqing)
