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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
Commentary: Inside China’s Evolving Anti-Sanctions Playbook
By officially shielding five petrochemical companies from American blacklists, Beijing signals the maturation of an institutional framework designed to combat unwarranted extraterritorial jurisdiction
Trump’s China Visit Stabilizes Outlook for U.S. Soybean Trade Deal
Beijing’s commitment to buy 87 million tons of the commodity over three years reassures markets, though U.S. officials signaled little appetite for expanding purchases
Cover Story: Beijing Summit Signals a Reset in U.S.-China Relations
From the Temple of Heaven to Zhongnanhai, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump sought to redefine bilateral relations through a framework centered on ‘constructive strategic stability’
China’s Legislature Aims to Tighten Up Recycling Rules Before Wave of Retired EV Batteries Hits
The ongoing effort aims to address potential environmental and safety risks stemming from an unregulated grey market, where many power cells are not properly disposed due to the lack of overarching administrative laws, industry ministry official says
Analysis: U.S.-China Summit Signals Shift From Pure Competition
Chinese and Western strategists argue this new paradigm requires balancing active cooperation with careful risk management, setting a cautious but optimistic long-term trajectory for the two superpowers
Shanghai Tweaks Medical Insurance to Give Patients More Drug Choices
The city’s shift away from proportional reimbursement requires patients to pay the difference for expensive original drugs, potentially altering the landscape of the pharmaceutical market on the Chinese mainland
China Issues Guidelines to Standardize AI Agent Development
Three government agencies laid out rules on security, technical standards and industry adoption as Beijing pushes for widespread AI integration by 2027
China Seeks Stronger Policies for Local Government Debt Cleanup
Market attention shifts to harder-to-resolve LGFV debt ahead of 2027 deadline
Opinion: Why China’s Commitment to Energy Security Is Good for the World
An expanding renewable capacity and growing technological edge have turned the country into a stabilizing force in the global green transition, making its commitment to self-sufficiency an act of global responsibility
Five Things to Know About China’s Expanding Sanctions Shield
New regulations aimed at countering Washington’s ‘long-arm jurisdiction’ and securing supply chains are likely to force multinational companies to walk a compliance tightrope
China’s Central Bank Adds Gold for 18th Straight Month
The People’s Bank of China increased gold holdings by 260,000 ounces in April as central banks worldwide continued to accumulate bullion amid market volatility and geopolitical tensions
China Leans on Younger Seniors to Solve Rural Elder-Care Crisis
A new policy pushes a mutual-aid model for the countryside, but funding deficits and agricultural realities threaten its sustainability
Commentary: China’s Demographic Crisis Requires a Radical Solution — Pay Parents a Salary
With birth rates hitting record lows and AI reshaping the economy, the traditional model of relying on parents to shoulder the financial burden of child-rearing is no longer sustainable
Blast at Hunan Fireworks Plant Leaves 26 Dead, Dozens Injured
The explosion in Liuyang, China’s fireworks capital, occurred during the Labor Day holiday, prompting President Xi Jinping to demand swift accountability
Opinion: Why China Needs a World-Class Service Sector
Reaching the profitable ends of the manufacturing smile curve requires a booming market for producer and consumer services
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