23 Apr 2021
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March 4, 2026
Tax authorities increase scrutiny of local government investment deals
Beijing is cracking down on dodgy local government investment incentives. On March 2, the State Administration of Taxation (SAT) issued a press release outlining its efforts to help build a unified national market. What stands out: SAT's focus on curbing… Read More »
March 4, 2026
Top diplomat Wang Yi calls Iranian, Israeli, and French counterparts
China has words of support for Iran – but not much else. On March 2 and 3, in the wake of the joint US-Israeli attack on Iran, top diplomat Wang Yi made calls to: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Israeli… Read More »
March 4, 2026
Top China, US trade negotiators to meet as Trump China trip draws near
Top Chinese and US trade negotiators are set to meet late next week. Vice Premier He Lifeng will meet US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Paris, according to multiple reports (SCMP, Bloomberg). Top of the agenda: Preparations for US President… Read More »