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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
Five Things to Know About China’s Expanding Sanctions Shield
New regulations aimed at countering Washington’s ‘long-arm jurisdiction’ and securing supply chains are likely to force multinational companies to walk a compliance tightrope
China’s Central Bank Adds Gold for 18th Straight Month
The People’s Bank of China increased gold holdings by 260,000 ounces in April as central banks worldwide continued to accumulate bullion amid market volatility and geopolitical tensions
China Leans on Younger Seniors to Solve Rural Elder-Care Crisis
A new policy pushes a mutual-aid model for the countryside, but funding deficits and agricultural realities threaten its sustainability
Commentary: China’s Demographic Crisis Requires a Radical Solution — Pay Parents a Salary
With birth rates hitting record lows and AI reshaping the economy, the traditional model of relying on parents to shoulder the financial burden of child-rearing is no longer sustainable
Blast at Hunan Fireworks Plant Leaves 26 Dead, Dozens Injured
The explosion in Liuyang, China’s fireworks capital, occurred during the Labor Day holiday, prompting President Xi Jinping to demand swift accountability
Opinion: Why China Needs a World-Class Service Sector
Reaching the profitable ends of the manufacturing smile curve requires a booming market for producer and consumer services
China Counters U.S. Sanctions on Refineries With Blocking Order
The commerce ministry’s injunction marks the first use of a newly implemented statute designed to protect Chinese companies from the extraterritorial reach of foreign laws
Analysis: The Middle East Navigates a New Diplomatic Reality — From Autopilot to Autonomy
As the conflict between regional adversaries drags into its third month, emerging powers are uniting to secure shipping lanes and assert diplomatic autonomy
Former Chinese Drug Regulator Sentenced to 14 Years for Bribery
Chen Shifei, who oversaw China’s drug approvals during the pandemic, took more than $6.8 million in bribes over two decades
China Appoints New Ministers for Agriculture and Emergency Management
The dual cabinet appointments follow unexpected leadership vacuums, installing seasoned regional officials at the helm of two critical ministries
Commentary: China’s Politburo Signals a Nimble Pivot After a Strong First Quarter
Following a surprisingly solid first quarter, China’s leadership is deploying targeted fiscal spending, flexible monetary tools, and a crackdown on industrial overcapacity to fortify long-term growth
China Probes Former Senior Official at Top Economic Planning Agency
Wu Hao, who most recently directed a science and technology center at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is the 24th senior official targeted by the country’s top anti-corruption watchdog in 2026
In Depth: PwC’s Evergrande Crisis Deepens With Record Hong Kong Settlement and Criminal Probes
The accounting giant faces a HK$1 billion investor-compensation fund, a separate HK$300 million fine and mounting scrutiny of partners tied to the developer’s audits
Hengli Petrochemical Denies Iran Links After U.S. Sanctions Refining Unit
Chinese refiner says crude supplies are compliant and operations remain stable after its core subsidiary was placed on a U.S. blacklist
Tech Brief (April 27): China Tightens Algorithm Governance to Protect Gig Workers
Pony.ai unveils Nvidia-powered autonomous driving domain controller, Moore Threads posts 155% revenue jump in first quarter
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