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Premier Li Qiang’s domestic trips highlight sci-tech focus
Premier Li Qiang has taken a hands-on approach to promoting the tech sector. On Wednesday, Li toured Hebei province, visiting two tech companies along the way: China Satellite Network Group, which is developing a Starlink-like mega satellite constellation Synlight Semiconductor,… Read More »
CBAM not on the COP29 agenda
On November 11, the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) began in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a row over whether to include a discussion of “climate change-related, trade-restrictive unilateral measures” on the official agenda. China – representing the BASIC bloc… Read More »
Central government issues plan to reduce logistics costs
Policymakers want a cheaper and more efficient logistics network. On Tuesday, the transport ministry (MoT) and macro planner (NDRC) issued an action plan aimed at reducing logistics costs and boosting efficiency. Some context: Despite major improvements in recent years, China… Read More »