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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
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
Analysis: China’s Outbound Investment Hits Record $214 Billion as Mega Deals Disappear
As cross-border takeovers plunge to a 17-year low amid Western regulatory walls, Chinese capital is pivoting to Asia to construct defensive, trade-linked supply chains
China Restructures Higher Education to Serve Labor Market Demand
A sweeping state policy will classify schools into research, applied, or vocational tracks, abandoning a one-size-fits-all model that fueled wasteful competition for prestige
Ex-Chairwoman of Disgraced Vaccine-Maker Gets Life in Prison Over 2018 Scandal
An appeals court has affirmed Gao Junfang’s conviction for bribery and producing substandard products, finalizing a high-profile legal saga that triggered the bankruptcy of biotech giant Changchun Changsheng
China Tightens Grip on Private Funds With New Monitoring Center
Beijing plans a new fund monitoring center to centralize public and private fund data, tighten private fund share registration and close loopholes exposed by past fraud cases
Commentary: China Moves to Rein In Late Payments to Small Firms
Small suppliers are being crushed by delayed bills, extended payment terms and government arrears. Ending the practice will require more than another policy notice
Former China Drug Regulator Chief Sentenced to 14 Years for Bribery
Bi Jingquan, a former prominent health regulator who resigned amid a 2018 vaccine scandal, was convicted of accepting millions of dollars in bribes over a three-decade career
Business Brief (Sept. 14): China Calls for Better Computing Power Infrastructure
China warns U.S. to stop espionage activities, IT ministry unveils special action plan for ‘AI+ software’
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