21 Jun 2022
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On Monday, Xinhua released more details about the Party’s push to restrict business activities of senior cadres’ family members.
Recall: The rules announced on Sunday apply to cadres of department director-level and above
This renewed campaign turns out to be a lot more actionable than we pre...
December 7, 2023
China’s trade performance in November did not live up to expectations. Per data released by the customs bureau on Thursday: Exports grew 0.5% y/y in dollar terms, up from a 6.4% fall in October. Imports fell by 0.6% y/y, versus… Read More »
December 7, 2023
EU-China relations risk deteriorating. On Thursday, the long-awaited EU-China Summit kicked off in Beijing. Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang met with: European Council President Charles Michel European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell Tough… Read More »
December 7, 2023
The macro planner (NDRC) has unveiled 35 peak-carbon pilot zones. The list, released on Wednesday, comprises 25 cities and 10 industrial parks across 15 provinces. Some context: In November, the NDRC announced that it will select 100 cities and industrial… Read More »