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Li Qiang promotes innovation during trip to Jiangsu
Premier Li Qiang traveled to Jiangsu Province this week for an inspection tour. Top of the agenda: Promoting innovative companies and research institutions. ICYMI: Commercializing sci-tech breakthroughs was the subject of the State Council's June study session. Li visited three… Read More »

Trump to kick TikTok can for third time
What happened: On June 17, the White House said President Trump will sign an executive order this week extending the TikTok deal deadline by yet another 90 days. Some context: A deal had looked potentially imminent in April, with ByteDance… Read More »

China reportedly eyes full auto chip localization by 2027
What happened: On June 17, Nikkei Asia reported that Chinese regulators have set an ambitious new goal for domestic auto chips: “The latest policy target is to use 100% self-developed and made automotive chips by 2027.” Some context: If true,… Read More »