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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
Xi and Starmer Pledge to Reset U.K.-China Ties in Beijing Meeting
The leaders agree to a stable strategic partnership as London navigates economic headwinds and Washington’s protectionism
China Blasts EU Plan to Ban ‘High-Risk’ Telecom Vendors
Draft directive would bar “high-risk” vendors from public procurement and mandate equipment removal within three years
Deadly Explosion in North China Puts Steel Safety Back in Spotlight
Blast kills at least nine, revives scrutiny of Baogang Group’s safety record and triggers sweeping inspections in Inner Mongolia
China Launches $72 Billion Loan Guarantee Plan to Boost Private Sector Lending
New program shifts up to 80% of credit risk to the state, doubling loan caps and expanding support to midsize businesses
China’s Population Decline Accelerates as Births Hit Modern-Era Low in 2025
The number of newborns fell sharply in 2025 after a temporary rebound the prior year, underscoring the challenge Beijing faces in reversing a four-year trend of contraction
China’s Population Decline Accelerates as Births Hit Modern-Era Low in 2025
The number of newborns fell sharply in 2025 after a temporary rebound the prior year, underscoring the challenge Beijing faces in reversing a four-year trend of contraction
China Pushes to Expand Corporate Pension Coverage to Bolster Safety Net
New guidelines offer flexibility on contributions and bureaucratic hurdles, but stop short of the tax incentives experts say are needed to woo cost-conscious businesses
CX Daily: How Indonesia Cornered the Nickel Market — and Itself
A self-inflicted supply glut in nickel is threatening Jakarta’s grand ambitions to become a global powerhouse in the EV supply chain
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
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