China's courier sector crossed the 100 billion mark of parcels delivered a week earlier this year compared to last year, according to state media, citing data from the State Post Bureau.

The surge in e-commerce boosted this year's performance.

"China's courier sector saw its delivery volume exceed 100 billion parcels seven days earlier than in 2021 amid a continued expansion of the courier business," Xinhua said in its report.

"Due to the rapid development of various e-commerce platforms, more farming produce is being delivered throughout China, and the courier market is seeing a growth acceleration in the central and western regions of the country," said Xu Liangfeng, an official with the bureau.

Chinese State Post Bureau said it will promote delivery services in rural areas by establishing more delivery stations across the country.