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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
China Offers Subsidized Loans to Small Businesses in New Stimulus Push
New fiscal package includes interest support and risk-sharing mechanisms to revive private investment and household demand
In Depth: How Indonesia Cornered the Nickel Market — and Itself
An aggressive strategy to control its vast reserves of the strategic metal turned the Southeast Asian country into a global powerhouse in the EV supply chain. Now, a self-inflicted supply glut is threatening Jakarta’s grand ambitions
Sinopec to Take Over Aviation Fuel Monopoly CNAF in State-Led Merger
The state-led restructuring could reshape competition and sustainability in Asia’s largest jet fuel market
China’s Forex Reserves Rise Again as Dollar Sinks, Gold Holdings Climb
Reserves gain $11.5 billion on valuation effects while central bank adds another 30,000 ounces of bullion to its hoard
Trillion-Yuan Bond Proposal Calls for Beijing to Pay Young Workers’ Benefits
Research group suggests five years of subsidies for young employees to stabilize incomes, encourage earlier workforce entry and address demographic headwinds
Beijing Targets Veteran Bureaucrat in Year’s First High-Level Probe
Tian Xuebin, who spent decades in the central government’s administrative nerve center before leading water conservation efforts, falls for “serious violations” despite recent public appearance
China Issues Travel Warning for Venezuela Following U.S. Strikes
Foreign ministry advises citizens to stay away after Washington launches airstrikes and announces the arrest of Nicolas Maduro on narcotics charges
The Week Ahead (Jan. 5–11): Chinese AI Startups Line Up for Hong Kong IPOs
South Korean President visits China, Lenovo to launch personal AI agent
Year in Review: DeepSeek’s Breakout Rewrites U.S.-China AI Race
From DeepSeek’s surprise success to chip curbs and capital frictions, 2025 exposed diverging paths in the global race to build artificial intelligence
China Overhauls Fisheries Law to Balance Conservation and Livelihoods
The first full revision since 1986 expands enforcement powers but softens rules on gear following public outcry from the industry
Opinion: The Economic Logic Behind China’s Credit Amnesty
The central bank is wiping the slate clean for defaults under 10,000 yuan, betting that rehabilitating borrowers will revive domestic demand
The Week Ahead (Dec. 29 - Jan. 4): Mexico Hikes Auto Tariffs; China Licenses Steel, EV Exports
Warren Buffett hands Berkshire CEO role to Greg Abel, Hong Kong implements Basel crypto asset standards
China Launches $14 Billion State Fund to Back Strategic Tech Industries
The national venture capital guidance fund aims to mobilize 1 trillion yuan
Exclusive: Citic Bank President in Line for Top Role at China’s No. 5 Lender
Lu Wei is set to join Postal Savings Bank as it prepares for a leadership transition, sources say
China Lawmakers Review Banking Law to Rein In Financial Risks
Proposed changes add enforcement tools and target controlling shareholders
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