20 Jan 2022
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One mighty river splits China in two, but its new Great Helmsman will steer both sides to further prosperity.
That's one key takeaway from the fourth plenary meeting of the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) leading group, on Tuesday. Vice Premier Han Zheng reminded attendees why their project matte...
April 16, 2024
Policymakers want the financial system to channel more cash into low-carbon development. The latest: On April 10, several regulators – including the central bank (PBoC), macro planner (NDRC), and securities regulator (CSRC) – issued guidance on increasing financial support for green… Read More »
April 16, 2024
China’s economy grew strongly in the first quarter of 2024. According to data released by the stats bureau (NBS) on Monday: Real GDP grew 5.3% in Q1 2024, up from 5.2% in the previous quarter On a seasonally adjusted quarter-on-quarter… Read More »
April 15, 2024
China and North Korea have lots to talk about. On Saturday, Zhao Leji, chairman of the legislature (NPCSC) and China’s third-ranked official, met with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un. ICMYI: On Thursday, Zhao talked up cooperation with his North… Read More »