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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 Tightens Air Quality Standards for First Time in 14 Years
New guidelines lower the tolerance for fine particulate matter, though a phased implementation offers industry a buffer until 2031
China Imposes Export Controls on 20 Japanese Defense Firms
Move restricts shipments of sensitive materials and technology to major Japanese defense contractors and tightens scrutiny on another 20 firms
Analysis: Can Monetizing State Assets Ease China’s Local Debt Strain?
Asset securitization offers funding relief but may defer underlying risks
Opinion: China’s Recipe for Safer Pre-Made Meals
New draft rules ban preservatives and push for transparency, aiming to clean up a booming but distrusted industry
China Moves Powerful Think Tank Under State Academy Amid Reform Push
The China Center for International Economic Exchanges, long overseen by the country’s top economic planner and staffed by retired senior officials, is now under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences amid scrutiny of its funding model, Caixin has learned
Fireworks Shop Blast in Central China Kills 12 During Spring Festival
Fatal incident in Hubei province claims lives of five minors; central government dispatches team to investigate safety compliance
In Depth: China Lifts the Lid on Multitrillion-Yuan Corporate IOU Market
Industry group has mapped out nearly 2.6 trillion yuan of unregulated financing tools that set off a campaign to fix how big companies pay their suppliers
Explosion at Newly-Built Feed Plant Kills Eight in Shanxi
The blast occurred at a Shanxi feed workshop established less than a year ago; the company’s legal representative has been detained as authorities investigate
Opinion: China’s Answer to Protectionism
As the U.S. leans into tariffs, Beijing pitches institutional opening and greater access to its vast market
Commentary: How to Navigate Trump’s Opportunistic Diplomacy
A recent D.C. summit suggests the administration is moving from strict isolationism to a strategy of selective alliances, aiming to break Beijing’s grip on critical resources
In Depth: China Bets on a Refinery-to-Tarmac Champion for Aviation Fuel
By folding CNAF into Sinopec, Beijing aims to speed up development of sustainable aviation fuel, though critics warn that control over airport refueling could give the company too much pricing power
Putin Plans Two Visits to China in 2026 as Ties Deepen
Chinese leader speaks with both Trump and Putin in a single day as Moscow and Beijing pledge to stand ‘back-to-back’ against external pressure
Xi and Putin Vow to Uphold Global Stability in Virtual Summit
The two leaders’ video meeting comes as they mark key relationship anniversaries and pledge deeper strategic collaboration
China Proposes New Law to Dismantle Cybercrime Supply Chains
Ministry of Public Security draft targets the sale of SIM cards and bank accounts used by syndicates, putting new onus on tech providers
Tech Brief (Feb. 4): Aerofugia Raises Nearly $150 Million to Get Flying Taxis Certified
Beijing humanoid robotics hub raises $100 million, State Council promotes AI integration in agriculture
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