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

China Sees ‘Stable Period’ for U.S. Ties After Xi-Trump Summit

Following the APEC summit in South Korea, China’s foreign minister highlights diplomatic progress with the U.S. and Asian neighbors while positioning Beijing as a champion of free trade ahead of hosting next year’s forum

Commentary: Busan Summit Steadies Rocky U.S.-China Relations

As trade and tech wars shatter old certainties, the leaders’ summit provides a welcome de-escalation and elevates personal diplomacy to a key strategic asset

Commentary: How China’s Population Scale Is Helping It Win the Trade War

China’s population size is its key advantage over the U.S., but a plummeting birth rate puts that strength, and the nation’s future, at risk

China Expands Pilot Program for Easier Cross-Border Trade Settlements

SAFE extends settlement simplification to more regions and transaction types as Beijing leans into high-level opening-up

Opinion: China Bets Its Future on ‘High-Quality Development’

The 15th Five-Year Plan signals a definitive shift from pursuing raw growth to fostering innovation, sustainability and comprehen