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The Chinese government has been going through one of the largest reshuffles in its recent history, as the country strives for greater efficiency in economic, social and environmental management through the reallocation of power.
Approval of Sweeping Government Overhaul to Address Nation’s Issues
Move will boost coordination among State Council, Communist Party, military, experts say

Energy Insider: China Unveils 2035 Climate Targets
World’s largest coal-power carbon capture project launched

Commentary: China’s Window to Cut Interest Rates Is Open
Market stability and a dovish Fed have eased prior constraints, creating an opportunity for Beijing to stimulate flagging employment and business activity

China Moves to Set National Standards for Booming Pre-Made Meal Industry
The State Council Food Safety Office will lead a multi-departmental effort to regulate the fast-growing sector, aiming to address food safety concerns and a lack of unified rules

Commentary: China’s Carbon Market Needs a Tax Fix
Beijing wants to boost trading and bring in new participants. But a new value-added tax threatens to stifle liquidity and innovation

China Advances on Carbon Goals but Faces Uphill Battle on Cutting Fossil Fuels, Expert Says
Weaning off fossil fuels will be a major challenge for Beijing as it also pushes for economic development and energy security, one industry expert said at a recent symposium

Business Brief (Sept. 16): China Opens Further Antitrust Probe Into Nvidia
U.S. and China reach framework consensus on TikTok in Madrid talks, SAFE eases cross-border investment forex rules

In Depth: Cambricon’s Meteoric Rise Collides With Harsh Reality Check
Backed by policy and investor euphoria, the company became a symbol of China’s chip ambitions — now it must prove it can deliver at scale

Business Brief (Sep. 12): China Launches Sweeping Market Reform Pilot
A new world-class gold mine may hold nearly 1,500 tons of resources, while Mexico plans 50% tariffs on Chinese goods

China Carbon Watch: Supply Glut Holds Down Carbon Prices
The carbon market saw an overall price slump paired with rising trade volumes in the second quarter as participants offloaded surplus allowances

Cover Story: How the Yuan is Taking Over the Dollar’s Role in Global Trade
Economists argue an offshore yuan stablecoin could offer a viable alternative to the dollar

Weekend Long Read: How Rock-and-Roll Saved a Remote Chinese School
In a mountainside village in Guizhou province, a teacher’s music lessons turned ‘left-behind’ children into viral stars, reviving a dying school and offering students a path out of poverty

Business Brief (Sept. 5): Nasdaq to Toughen IPO Rules for Chinese Firms
China targets over 7 trillion yuan for its sports industry by 2030, Huawei unveils a new trifold phone featuring a Kirin chip

CX Daily: China’s Factory Exodus Is Turning Vietnam Into the World’s Assembler
Xi Jinping calls for the swift creation of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation development bank.

Opinion: Beijing’s Big Bet on the Chinese Consumer
Billions of dollars in subsidies and cheap loans aim to jolt a sluggish economy, but real success will require deeper reforms to boost household income and confidence