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November 5, 2025
PBoC resumes bond trading to smooth yield curve
The central bank (PBoC) has resumed trading Chinese government bonds (CGBs). On November 4, the PBoC disclosed that it acquired a net RMB 20 billion worth of CGBs in October. Some context: In August last year, the PBoC started buying… Read More »
November 5, 2025
Beijing reduces tax breaks for gold jewelry sales
Gold jewelry sales are the latest target in Beijing's campaign to boost tax receipts. On November 1, the finance ministry (MoF) and the tax administration (STA) announced that, starting immediately: The input VAT rate for purchases of standard gold from… Read More »
November 5, 2025
China’s “three new” exports surge, despite tariff barriers
China’s high-tech exports are firing on all cylinders. Per customs bureau (GAC) data: Across Q3, the aggregate export value of new energy vehicles (NEVs), lithium-ion batteries, and PV cells – China’s so-called “three new” exports – surged 33.4% y/y. For… Read More »