25 Aug 2021
More recent developments
March 17, 2026
Regulators announce new program to support commercialization of green fuels
Beijing is ramping up support for the industrial-scale use of hydrogen and green fuel. On March 16, the industry regulator (MIIT), finance ministry (MoF), and macro planner (NDRC) issued a joint notice committing RMB 8 billion to support city-led pilot… Read More »
March 17, 2026
China curbs new land supply for commercial development
Authorities are tightening land-use rules for commercial development. What happened: In a March 16 notice, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) said newly added construction land should “in principle” not be used for commercial real estate development. The notice –… Read More »
March 16, 2026
Upcoming housing provident fund reforms may boost consumption
China’s massive, underutilized housing provident fund (HPF) may offer policymakers a new tool to support consumption. ICYDK: The HPF is an employer/employee-funded social insurance program deisgned to help citizens save for home purchases and offering below-market mortgage rates. The recently… Read More »