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February 27, 2024

Spend, baby, spend

Consumption is the path to economic revival, and it’s time authorities spend accordingly. That’s according to Liu Yuanchun, president of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics and a trusted economic advisor to Xi Jinping. We rank Liu as China’s most influential economic policy advisor. See ou… Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password

Consumption is the path to economic revival, and it’s time authorities spend accordingly.

That’s according to Liu Yuanchun, president of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics and a trusted economic advisor to Xi Jinping.
We rank Liu as China’s most influential economic policy advisor.
See ou...

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Economists 50 Forum: 统筹消费与投资，着力扩大国内需求

February 27, 2024

When the line in the sand is hard to find

China’s securities regulator (CSRC) wants stock market investors to know they’re free to sell shares without fear of retribution – mostly. On Friday, the CSRC said it: “Does not interfere with normal market transactions but protects investors’ rights…in accordance with the law” The comment was in …

China's securities regulator (CSRC) wants stock market investors to know they’re free to sell shares without fear of retribution – mostly.
On Friday, the CSRC said it:

“Does not interfere with normal market transactions but protects investors' rights…in accordance with the law”

The comment was in ...

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CSRC: 证监会新闻发言人就有关媒体报道答记者问

February 27, 2024

MNR updates rules for providing geospatial data to foreign parties

Mapping authorities are slowly following through on promises to support strategic emerging industries. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) released draft updated rules governing the application process for providing mapping data to foreign parties. This update would replace exist…

Mapping authorities are slowly following through on promises to support strategic emerging industries.
On Wednesday, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) released draft updated rules governing the application process for providing mapping data to foreign parties.

This update would replace exist...

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MNR: 自然资源部关于公开征求《对外提供涉密测绘成果管理办法（征求意见稿）》意见的公告

February 27, 2024

SPC trumpets successes of experimental IP court

On Friday, the Supreme People’s Court (SPC) held a press conference on the status of the national IP appeals court. Background: In January 2019, the SPC established a new national-level Intellectual Property Court in Beijing specifically designed to hear appeals of IP and patent-related cases. The…

On Friday, the Supreme People's Court (SPC) held a press conference on the status of the national IP appeals court.
Background: In January 2019, the SPC established a new national-level Intellectual Property Court in Beijing specifically designed to hear appeals of IP and patent-related cases.

The...

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21st Century Biz: 最高法：进一步深化改革，不断完善国家层面知识产权案件上诉审理机制

NPC: 最高人民法院关于知识产权法庭若干问题的规定

February 27, 2024

Labor ministry releases three new guidelines for platform workers’ rights

Gig workers’ rights are back. On Friday, the labor ministry (MoHRSS) released three new guidelines on compensation and rest time for gig workers. Background: In July 2021, during the heat of the regulatory crackdown on platform companies, MoHRSS released a landmark document designed to grant stron…

Gig workers' rights are back.
On Friday, the labor ministry (MoHRSS) released three new guidelines on compensation and rest time for gig workers.
Background: In July 2021, during the heat of the regulatory crackdown on platform companies, MoHRSS released a landmark document designed to grant stron...

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MoHRSS: 人力资源社会保障部办公厅关于印发《新就业形态劳动者休息和劳动报酬权益保障指引》《新就业形态劳动者劳动规则公示指引》《新就业形态劳动者权益维护服务指南》的通知

SCMP: Meituan, Didi Chuxing in the spotlight as China stresses rights of delivery, ride-hailing gig workers

February 27, 2024

Bauxed in

Yunnan province’s aluminum industry is preparing for production cuts. The latest: On February 20, power officials warned that Yunnan’s major rivers are forecast to run as low as 50% of normal seasonal levels throughout March. ICYDK: Hydropower supplies around 80% of Yunnan’s electricity. Low river b…

Yunnan province's aluminum industry is preparing for production cuts.
The latest: On February 20, power officials warned that Yunnan's major rivers are forecast to run as low as 50% of normal seasonal levels throughout March.
ICYDK: Hydropower supplies around 80% of Yunnan's electricity.
Low river b...

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Caixin: 云南今年或同时出现缺电和弃风弃光问题

February 27, 2024

China’s home prices slow their bleed

China’s home prices are still on a slippery slope. That’s according to the stats bureau’s (NBS) monthly survey of home prices in 70 cities, published Friday. The verdict: Prices are still declining – albeit at a marginally slower pace. In January, average new home prices dipped 0.37% m/m, slowing…

China's home prices are still on a slippery slope.

That’s according to the stats bureau’s (NBS) monthly survey of home prices in 70 cities, published Friday.

The verdict: Prices are still declining – albeit at a marginally slower pace.

In January, average new home prices dipped 0.37% m/m, slowing...

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NBS: 2024年1月份70个大中城市商品住宅销售价格变动情况

NBS: 国家统计局城市司统计师王中华解读2024年1月份商品住宅销售价格变动情况统计数据

Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-23/china-home-prices-fall-at-slower-pace-as-support-mounts?sref=npQiEL5j

February 27, 2024

China’s tech policy is taboo

Officials remain tight-lipped on China’s new tech policy apparatus. Exhibit A: We still haven’t heard a thing about what the newly created Central Commission for Science and Technology (CCST) discussed at its first meeting, which likely took place in the middle of 2023 – no official readout was ever…

Officials remain tight-lipped on China's new tech policy apparatus.
Exhibit A: We still haven't heard a thing about what the newly created Central Commission for Science and Technology (CCST) discussed at its first meeting, which likely took place in the middle of 2023 – no official readout was ever...

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CPC People: 习近平主持召开中央全面深化改革委员会第四次会议

Zhengzhijian: 新成立的中央科技委员会，已首次亮相

February 27, 2024

CCDI Maintaining pressure

China’s longstanding anti-corruption push is becoming more targeted and institutionalized. The latest: On Monday, the anti-corruption watchdog (CCDI) published its annual work report, delivered by CCDI head Li Xi, at its January third plenum. Per the work report, throughout 2023, the CCDI: Investig…

China's longstanding anti-corruption push is becoming more targeted and institutionalized.
The latest: On Monday, the anti-corruption watchdog (CCDI) published its annual work report, delivered by CCDI head Li Xi, at its January third plenum.
Per the work report, throughout 2023, the CCDI:

Investig...

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CPC People: 深入学习贯彻习近平总书记关于党的自我革命的重要思想纵深推进新征程纪检监察工作高质量发展

February 27, 2024

Vice Premier Liu Guozhong inspects spring planting

Vice Premier Liu Guozhong is trying to inject more urgency into China’s food security push. Last week, Liu, whose portfolio includes agriculture and rural development, traveled to Tianjin to inspect preparations for spring planting and beat the food security drum. Liu reminded locals that the spring…

Vice Premier Liu Guozhong is trying to inject more urgency into China's food security push.
Last week, Liu, whose portfolio includes agriculture and rural development, traveled to Tianjin to inspect preparations for spring planting and beat the food security drum.
Liu reminded locals that the spring...

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Gov.cn: 刘国中在天津调研时强调：扎实抓好春季田间管理和春耕备耕生产

February 27, 2024

Reviving foreign investment

It’s “steady as she goes” for the government when it comes to boosting foreign investment. On Friday, Premier Li Qiang and co. discussed the issue during the State Council executive meeting. ICYMI, foreign direct investment into China significantly underperformed in 2023 – although we don’t think t…

It's "steady as she goes" for the government when it comes to boosting foreign investment.
On Friday, Premier Li Qiang and co. discussed the issue during the State Council executive meeting.

ICYMI, foreign direct investment into China significantly underperformed in 2023 – although we don't think t...

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Gov.cn: 李强主持召开国务院常务会议听取2023年国务院部门办理全国人大代表建议和全国政协提案工作情况汇报等

February 26, 2024

Have we got a deal for you!

Central authorities finally have a strategy for reviving the economy – but it’s weak sauce. On Friday, the Central Commission for Financial and Economic Affairs (CCFEA) – the Party’s top economic policymaking body, chaired by Xi Jinping – laid out plans to boost consumption, increase business invest…

Central authorities finally have a strategy for reviving the economy – but it's weak sauce.
On Friday, the Central Commission for Financial and Economic Affairs (CCFEA) – the Party’s top economic policymaking body, chaired by Xi Jinping – laid out plans to boost consumption, increase business invest...

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State Council: 习近平主持召开中央财经委员会第四次会议强调：推动新一轮大规模设备更新和消费品以旧换新有效降低全社会物流成本

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