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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
Opinion: Fixing China’s Consumption Bottleneck
A sweeping five-year directive targets services, AI and red tape to build a consumer-led economy
China-Brazil Trade Hits Record High on EV Surge and Shifting Oil Flows
Bilateral trade between China and Brazil surged in the first half of 2026, driven by geopolitical shifts and looming tariffs, far outpacing Brazil’s trade with the U.S.
The Week Ahead (July 20-26): U.S. To Impose 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Goods
Andy Burnham is expected to become U.K. prime minister; Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. will enhance its T+1 trading session
China Launches Shanghai-Based AI Governance Body With 29 Founding Nations
WAICO gives Beijing a new platform to shape global AI standards and infrastructure, with a focus on developing countries
In Depth: China Rethinks the Tax Rebates That Drove Its Export Machine
Beijing is cutting VAT refunds for batteries, solar panels and metals, using a long-standing tax tool to rein in competition, push manufacturers up the value chain and take some of the pressure off government budgets
Chinese Spend Less on Cars After Government Scales Back Support
The downturn comes after policymakers reduced trade-in subsidies and ended a decade-long tax exemption
China’s Central Bank Channels 760 Billion Yuan Toward Private Sector Lending
The PBOC says targeted relending tools are helping lower borrowing costs and steer credit toward small businesses, tech firms and equipment upgrade
China Unveils Sweeping Health Care Plan to Curb Mega-Hospitals and Boost AI
The State Council’s 15th Five-Year Plan caps the growth of top-tier urban medical centers and increases the use of artificial intelligence in the pharmaceutical supply chain
Travel Time at 24-Hour Hong Kong-Mainland Border to Plunge to Five Minutes
Beijing has approved a single co-location checkpoint at the reconstructed Huanggang Port opening July 31, eliminating dual immigration lines and streamlining cross-border transit
Analysis: China’s Appetite for Overseas Investment Grows as Beijing Readies Guardrails
The private sector became a net creditor for the first time on record last year, a shift that helps explain why the government is introducing new rules for outbound investment
Business Brief (July 14): China Approves Five-Year Plan to Expand Consumption
Hainan to become first Chinese province to ban combustion engine vehicle sales,
China Targets 60 Trillion Yuan in Retail Sales by 2030
Beijing’s new consumption plan prioritizes services, durable goods and stronger household income as weak demand weighs on growth
Business Brief (July 13): China to Cultivate Emerging Pillar Industries
China to phase down small coal-fired power units, Shein gets green light for Hong Kong IPO
Commentary: China’s Companies Face the Age of Geopolitical Pricing
Low cost is no longer enough. In a fractured world, supply stability, compliance and AI capacity will decide who wins
China Shutters 30,000 Preschools and Primary Schools in a Single Year
A prolonged demographic slump is fundamentally reshaping the country’s vast education system, rapidly shrinking early learning centers even as high school and university enrollments surge
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