China Vows to Guarantee Forex Supply, Guard Against External Shocks

SAFE outlines agenda to ease currency access for firms, deepen reforms, and reinforce defenses against global shocks

Opinion: China’s Economic Blueprint for 2026 ― Resilience and Patience

Facing global headwinds, Beijing bets on the private sector and AI innovation to drive the next phase of high-quality growth

Four Things to Know About Hainan’s New Free Trade Framework

The aim is to build a hub that can rival established free ports such as Hong Kong and Singapore, while remaining deeply integrated with China’s vast domestic market

Beijing Sets Agricultural Agenda to Safeguard Food Supply and Rural Stability

Central Rural Work Conference outlines priorities for 2026, emphasizing the need to prevent a return to poverty and modernize the agricultural sector

Commentary: As Hainan Closes Its Customs Border, Hong Kong Must Find a New Purpose

Beijing’s new “closed customs” experiment won’t replace Hong Kong — but it will force the city to compete on institutional trust, not tax rates

Hu Shuli to Carry Olympic Torch for Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics – The flame begins at the heel

Former Provincial Leader Sentenced to Death With Reprieve for Massive Graft

Su Zengtian, a former pioneer of Fujian’s economic reforms and cross-Strait relations, is sentenced to a suspended death penalty, exposing a decades-long nexus of land deals and political patronage that continued well after his retirement

China Sets 2026 Economic Priorities With Demand Revival at the Core

Beijing pledges more proactive but coordinated macro policies, keeps deficit target steady and shifts attention to consumption, income growth and targeted investment

China Signals Continued Expansionary Policy for 2026

Politburo will keep fiscal and monetary stance steady as new Five-Year Plan begins

Energy Insider: China Weighs Plan to Boost Iron Ore Production

NEV costs set to fall on cheaper lithium, Jiangxi Copper sees bid for U.K.’s SolGold rejected

Analysis: China’s Ambitious Elder-Care Plan Awaits a Practical Framework

The legal framework for voluntary guardianship is in place, but the system is grappling with cultural hesitation from seniors and high legal risks for potential care providers

Opinion: Beijing’s New Blueprint to Revive Private Investment

The plan aims to expand market access, clear bottlenecks and strengthen financial guarantees. But success depends on restoring entrepreneurs’ confidence and ensuring policies are actually implemented

Caixin Summit: Lenovo Executive Touts Supply-Chain Collaboration as Key to Global Push

VP Wang Huiwen says firms must evolve from simple exporters to builders of localized, resilient operations across borders

Caixin Summit: U.S.-China Competition Needs More ‘Carrots,’ Expert Says

Scott Kennedy argues that forcing countries to choose sides is failing and the two powers must coexist

Weekend Long Read: How China Should Tackle Complex Challenges in Its 15th Five-Year Plan

Xu Lin, a former senior official at the national economic planning agency, offers pragmatic advice about the country’s roadmap for the next five years