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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: China’s Politburo Signals a Nimble Pivot After a Strong First Quarter
Following a surprisingly solid first quarter, China’s leadership is deploying targeted fiscal spending, flexible monetary tools, and a crackdown on industrial overcapacity to fortify long-term growth
China Probes Former Senior Official at Top Economic Planning Agency
Wu Hao, who most recently directed a science and technology center at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is the 24th senior official targeted by the country’s top anti-corruption watchdog in 2026
In Depth: PwC’s Evergrande Crisis Deepens With Record Hong Kong Settlement and Criminal Probes
The accounting giant faces a HK$1 billion investor-compensation fund, a separate HK$300 million fine and mounting scrutiny of partners tied to the developer’s audits
Hengli Petrochemical Denies Iran Links After U.S. Sanctions Refining Unit
Chinese refiner says crude supplies are compliant and operations remain stable after its core subsidiary was placed on a U.S. blacklist
Tech Brief (April 27): China Tightens Algorithm Governance to Protect Gig Workers
Pony.ai unveils Nvidia-powered autonomous driving domain controller, Moore Threads posts 155% revenue jump in first quarter
Opinion: Let the Market Dictate Drug Prices in China
A sweeping overhaul of pharmaceutical pricing strikes a delicate balance between public health and corporate incentives
Opinion: Let the Market Dictate Drug Prices in China
A sweeping overhaul of pharmaceutical pricing strikes a delicate balance between public health and corporate incentives
Opinion: Let the Market Dictate Drug Prices in China
A sweeping overhaul of pharmaceutical pricing strikes a delicate balance between public health and corporate incentives
China Moves to Tighten Oversight of Cutting-Edge Biomedical Therapies
Draft rules define what qualifies as a ‘new technology,’ aiming to curb regulatory loopholes while supporting innovation in fields such as gene therapy and brain-computer interfaces
China Removes Social Security Fund Vice Chairman Amid Graft Probe
Removal draws attention to oversight of China’s key social security reserve fund
China Targets Deadly Underground Chemical Operations Amid Surge in Explosions
Authorities are leveraging big data and massive whistleblower rewards to dismantle highly concealed supply chains operating in the shadows to produce dangerous compounds
Kazakhstan Parallels Constitutional Overhaul With Deeper China Trade Ties
The country’s ambassador to China says it is ready to supply crude oil to a volatile global market while cementing a $120 billion investment pipeline with Beijing
Business Brief (April 22): China Targets 100 Trillion Yuan Service Sector With AI Push
IT ministry studies computing and power coordination, Mexico and Peru probe Chinese imports
China Unveils AI-Driven Plan to Build $14 Trillion Service Sector by 2030
The State Council guidelines prioritize intelligent coding tools, large models and data infrastructure to transform the service industry and accelerate the shift toward a smarter economy
China Removes Senior Financial Regulator After Graft Probe
Zhou Liang’s removal comes amid a widening probe into officials with Hunan ties
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