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Government Overhaul
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
In Depth: China Bets Green Hydrogen’s Future on Industrial Demand
Government incentives aim to expand uses of the lower-carbon fuel, but high electricity costs and weak demand threaten to slow the sector’s growth
China Overhauls Graduate Degrees, Allowing Practical Work to Replace the Traditional Thesis
In a major pivot toward application-oriented education, master’s and doctoral candidates in five professional fields — including medicine and agriculture — can now earn their degrees based on real-world achievements rather than academic papers
China Creates National Data Group to Advance Data Economy
The Xiong’an-based company joins Beijing’s drive to unlock the value of data, though uncertainties over rights, privacy and trading persist
Zhejiang University Issues Model AI Law as China Moves Toward National Legislation
The 99-article scholars’ draft would require physician review of AI-assisted medical decisions, create appeal rights and set liability rules across the AI value chain
The Week Ahead (Oct. 19-25): China Releases Quarterly Economic Data; APEC Finance Ministers Meet
Hong Kong hosts the APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting, Brazil voters head to the polls for a presidential runoff
China Expels Former NDRC Secretary-General Over Bribery Allegations
The former NDRC secretary-general was expelled from the Communist Party and referred to prosecutors over allegations that he traded influence in project approvals, IPO reviews and corporate qualification assessments
Former Shenzhen Vice Mayor Turns Himself In to Graft Watchdog
The probe into Wang Shourui, former head of the Qianhai development zone, follows last month's detention of former Shenzhen mayor Qin Weizhong and signals a widening sweep of the tech hub's leadership
Beijing Lets Local Governments Tap 550 Billion Yuan in Unused Debt Quotas
The ministry will direct 300 billion yuan to county and district budgets and 250 billion yuan to infrastructure, as policymakers step up efforts to support the economy
China’s Gold Reserves Rise for 23rd Straight Month
September purchase ties largest in current buying cycle
Analysis: China Pushes LGFVs Beyond ‘Fake’ Transformation
Beijing’s regulatory tightening signals local government financing vehicles will need to transition to creating real value through industrial investment
In Depth: What’s in the China-U.S. Tariff Truce, and What’s Left Unsettled
A reciprocal agreement to cut duties on about $30 billion of goods from each side has been coupled with deals on coal, soybeans and AI, but flights and a permanent trade solution remain sticking points
China’s Central Bank Cuts Policy Lending Rate in Targeted Growth Push
The PBOC has lowered the PSL rate to 1.5% and pumped hundreds of billions of yuan into targeted relending programs for infrastructure, tech innovation and small businesses
PBOC Cautions Against ‘Herd Effect’ as Yuan Extends Rally
The central bank introduces fresh warnings on irrational currency bets in its quarterly policy statement while sharpening its focus on countercyclical stimulus
Trump, Xi Open White House Summit With Calls for Strategic Stability and AI Guardrails
The Chinese leader’s first White House visit in a decade sets off talks on trade, advanced technology, and crisis communications
China Weighs Dedicated Law for Regulatory Review System
Planned legislation would consolidate fragmented review systems across China’s state institutions and could give authorities stronger powers to revoke unlawful local rules
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