新华财经晚报：2026年春运单日交通出行人数首次超3亿人次

Domestic News - The State Council's Safety Committee and the Ministry of Emergency Management held an emergency video meeting on February 19, emphasizing the need to strengthen safety risk prevention for fireworks and firecrackers, implementing strict safety measures across the entire production, storage, transportation, sales, and usage chain to avoid accidents [1] - On February 18, during the 2026 Spring Festival travel period, the total number of cross-regional travelers reached 32,298.8 million, marking a 9.7% increase compared to the same period in 2025, with daily traffic during the Spring Festival exceeding 300 million for the first time [1] - The national highway traffic volume is expected to exceed 60 million vehicles on February 19, with an increase in electric vehicles leading to more charging stations being utilized [1] Industry Developments - As of February 19, the total box office for the 2026 Spring Festival period (February 15-23) has surpassed 5 billion yuan, including pre-sales [2] - A research team from Tianjin University and South China University of Technology has successfully developed a new type of organic cathode material, overcoming traditional organic lithium battery limitations such as low capacity and practical usability [2] - Significant advancements have been made in optical communication and 6G technology, achieving a record data transmission rate through a self-developed "fiber-wireless integrated communication system" [2] - In 2025, the National Development Bank supported the national comprehensive transportation network, issuing over 360 billion yuan in loans for highway infrastructure, a 10% increase year-on-year, with a financing coverage rate exceeding 65% for 102 major highway projects since the 14th Five-Year Plan [2]