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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
Profile: Liao Min’s Path From Banking Regulator to IMF Nominee
China’s vice finance minister brings experience in U.S. trade talks, sovereign debt restructuring and fiscal policy to his proposed role at the fund
Communist Party Expels Former International Liaison Chief Liu Jianchao
The party’s Central Committee confirmed an earlier Politburo decision to expel the veteran diplomat, who once led Beijing’s ties with foreign political parties
FCC Votes to Ban Chinese Labs From Testing Electronics for U.S. Market
New rules will strip accreditation from labs in countries without mutual recognition agreements, forcing manufacturers to test U.S.-bound devices elsewhere from December 2028
In Depth: Chinese Manufacturers Flock to Africa as Trade Gives Way to Local Production
Chinese firms are eager to cash in on Africa’s vast potential, but fierce competition will make profits harder to achieve
IMF Taps China’s Vice Finance Minister Liao Min for Deputy Managing Director Role
The veteran trade negotiator would succeed Li Bo on Dec. 1, becoming the first Chinese official to join the IMF’s senior management from the finance ministry
Coal Falls Below Half of China’s Power Output for First Time
Coal’s share of electricity generation dropped to 49.7% in the first half of 2026 as renewable energy expanded, the environment ministry said
China’s First Regional Power Market Begins Full Operation
The mechanism breaks down provincial barriers across five southern regions, creating a pricing hub to optimize power allocation and absorb record levels of renewable generation
In Depth: China Bets Green Hydrogen’s Future on Industrial Demand
Government incentives aim to expand uses of the lower-carbon fuel, but high electricity costs and weak demand threaten to slow the sector’s growth
China Overhauls Graduate Degrees, Allowing Practical Work to Replace the Traditional Thesis
In a major pivot toward application-oriented education, master’s and doctoral candidates in five professional fields — including medicine and agriculture — can now earn their degrees based on real-world achievements rather than academic papers
China Creates National Data Group to Advance Data Economy
The Xiong’an-based company joins Beijing’s drive to unlock the value of data, though uncertainties over rights, privacy and trading persist
Zhejiang University Issues Model AI Law as China Moves Toward National Legislation
The 99-article scholars’ draft would require physician review of AI-assisted medical decisions, create appeal rights and set liability rules across the AI value chain
The Week Ahead (Oct. 19-25): China Releases Quarterly Economic Data; APEC Finance Ministers Meet
Hong Kong hosts the APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting, Brazil voters head to the polls for a presidential runoff
China Expels Former NDRC Secretary-General Over Bribery Allegations
The former NDRC secretary-general was expelled from the Communist Party and referred to prosecutors over allegations that he traded influence in project approvals, IPO reviews and corporate qualification assessments
Former Shenzhen Vice Mayor Turns Himself In to Graft Watchdog
The probe into Wang Shourui, former head of the Qianhai development zone, follows last month's detention of former Shenzhen mayor Qin Weizhong and signals a widening sweep of the tech hub's leadership
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
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