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Shenzhen initiates new round of economic reforms
On June 10, the Central Committee and State Council released high-level guidelines to further economic reform in the tech hub of Shenzhen. Quick background: Shenzhen has served as the frontier of reform since it was established as China’s first Special… Read More »

China to eliminate all tariffs for African countries
China continues to strengthen ties with the Global South. The big news: On Wednesday, China announced that it was getting rid of all tariffs for all imported goods from all African countries (except Eswatini, which continues to recognize Taiwan). Déjà… Read More »

Details emerge on new US-China trade framework
We're getting more details on what is in the "framework" that US and Chinese negotiators hashed out in London this week. On Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal – citing unnamed insider sources – reported that Beijing will issue temporary, six-month… Read More »