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January 8, 2025

NDRC issues guidelines for unified national market

On Tuesday, the macro planner (NDRC) issued new guidelines for establishing a unified national market. The guidelines outline measures to safeguard businesses, dismantle trade and investment barriers, and promote fair competition nationwide. Among other measures, the guidelines mandate government ag… Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password

On Tuesday, the macro planner (NDRC) issued new guidelines for establishing a unified national market.
The guidelines outline measures to safeguard businesses, dismantle trade and investment barriers, and promote fair competition nationwide.
Among other measures, the guidelines mandate government ag...

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NDRC: 关于印发《全国统一大市场建设指引(试行)》的通知

January 8, 2025

Steel veteran Liu Jie appointed new governor of Zhejiang

On December 18, Liu Jie, 55, was appointed as the new governor of Zhejiang province, becoming the youngest governor in China. He succeeded Wang Hao, who was elevated to the position of Zhejiang Party secretary. A bit about Liu: A steel industry expert, Liu began his career at the state-owned Huna…

On December 18, Liu Jie, 55, was appointed as the new governor of Zhejiang province, becoming the youngest governor in China.

He succeeded Wang Hao, who was elevated to the position of Zhejiang Party secretary.

A bit about Liu:

A steel industry expert, Liu began his career at the state-owned Huna...

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Caixin: 人事观察｜“70后”钢铁高官刘捷代理浙江省长

January 8, 2025

Beijing aims to fix inefficient local investment funds

Beijing is trying to tackle issues with local government investment funds. On Tuesday, the State Council issued guidelines for reforming how local government investment funds operate. Some context: Local governments are the largest funding source for Chinese startups, accounting for roughly 80%…

Beijing is trying to tackle issues with local government investment funds.
On Tuesday, the State Council issued guidelines for reforming how local government investment funds operate.
Some context: Local governments are the largest funding source for Chinese startups, accounting for roughly 80%...

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Gov.cn: 国务院办公厅关于促进政府投资基金高质量发展的指导意见

Caixin: 国办：不以招商引资为目的设立政府投资基金

January 7, 2025

PBoC takes a firm line on RMB stability

China’s central bank (PBoC) intends to take a more active approach to maintaining the yuan’s stability. On Friday, the PBoC published a readout of the quarterly meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee, held December 27. The readout said the PBoC will: “Stabilize market expectations” “Strengthen ma…

China’s central bank (PBoC) intends to take a more active approach to maintaining the yuan’s stability.
On Friday, the PBoC published a readout of the quarterly meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee, held December 27.
The readout said the PBoC will:

“Stabilize market expectations”
“Strengthen ma...

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PBoC: 中国人民银行货币政策委员会召开2024年第四季度例会

PBoC: 中国人民银行货币政策委员会召开2024年第三季度例会

January 7, 2025

Commerce ministry launches probe into beef imports

Beijing has beef with imported beef. On December 27, the commerce ministry (MofCom) announced an investigation into beef imports to determine whether safeguard measures are needed to protect domestic cattle farmers. ICYDK: Under WTO rules, member countries can impose safeguard measures – typically …

Beijing has beef with imported beef.
On December 27, the commerce ministry (MofCom) announced an investigation into beef imports to determine whether safeguard measures are needed to protect domestic cattle farmers.
ICYDK: Under WTO rules, member countries can impose safeguard measures – typically ...

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MofCom: 商务部公告2024年第60号关于对进口牛肉进行保障措施立案调查的公告

Reuters: China investigates beef imports as oversupply squeezes prices

MARA: 中国畜牧业协会有关负责人就进口牛肉保障措施立案调查答记者问

Economic Daily: 对进口牛肉启动调查有多重考量

January 7, 2025

State Council signals increased funding support for urban renewal projects

The central government is ramping up support for its urban renewal scheme. At Friday’s State Council executive meeting, Premier Li Qiang called on officials to (Gov.cn): “Accelerate the renovation of old neighborhoods, street blocks, industrial zones, and urban villages” “Strengthen land and fundin…

The central government is ramping up support for its urban renewal scheme.
At Friday’s State Council executive meeting, Premier Li Qiang called on officials to (Gov.cn):

“Accelerate the renovation of old neighborhoods, street blocks, industrial zones, and urban villages”
“Strengthen land and fundin...

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Gov.cn: 李强主持召开国务院常务会议研究推进城市更新工作听取保障农民工工资支付工作情况汇报审议通过《古树名木保护条例（草案）》

January 7, 2025

Legislators release latest Anti-Unfair Competition Law draft

Big companies, watch out. On December 25, the legislature (NPCSC) released the second draft of the revised Anti-Unfair Competition Law. Some context: The first draft was released in November 2022 during the tech crackdown, with the primary goal of regulating new forms of unfair competition emerging …

Big companies, watch out.
On December 25, the legislature (NPCSC) released the second draft of the revised Anti-Unfair Competition Law.
Some context: The first draft was released in November 2022 during the tech crackdown, with the primary goal of regulating new forms of unfair competition emerging ...

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Caixin: 修法拟禁止利用算法和平台规则搞不正当竞争能否管住“内卷”

CCPIT: 反不正当竞争法（修订草案）公开征求意见，附修改前后对照表

Bloomberg: China’s EV Makers Taking Longer to Pay Bills Amid Rising Stress

January 7, 2025

Carbon footprint standards take another step forward

On December 28, several regulators, including the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), released detailed guidance on developing carbon footprint standards. Some context: In August, regulators an…

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MEE: 关于印发《产品碳足迹核算标准编制工作指引》的通知

MEE: 生态环境部气候司相关负责人就《产品碳足迹核算标准编制工作指引》答记者问

January 7, 2025

Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign marches on

12 years on, Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign shows no sign of easing up. On Monday, Xi addressed the annual plenary session of the Party’s disciplinary commission (CCDI). Xi said there’s more work to be done (Xinhua): “The accumulated corruption has not yet been fully eradicated, and new inst…

12 years on, Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign shows no sign of easing up.
On Monday, Xi addressed the annual plenary session of the Party’s disciplinary commission (CCDI).
Xi said there's more work to be done (Xinhua):

"The accumulated corruption has not yet been fully eradicated, and new inst...

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Xinhua: 习近平在二十届中央纪委四次全会上发表重要讲话强调坚持用改革精神和严的标准管党治党坚决打好反腐败斗争攻坚战持久战总体战

Caixin: 2024“伏虎”，多项数据再创新记录

Zaobao: 出身航天军工系中国工信部长金壮龙缺席中纪委大会

January 7, 2025

US DoD blacklists Tencent, CATL

On Monday, the US Department of Defense (DoD) added Chinese gaming giant Tencent and battery maker CATL to its list of military-linked companies. ICYDK: The DoD’s Section 1260H list, which outlines companies associated with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), is updated annually. Inclusion on the…

On Monday, the US Department of Defense (DoD) added Chinese gaming giant Tencent and battery maker CATL to its list of military-linked companies.
ICYDK: The DoD's Section 1260H list, which outlines companies associated with the People's Liberation Army (PLA), is updated annually.

Inclusion on the...

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Bloomberg: Tencent Shares Decline After US Adds Company to Chinese Military Blacklist

January 7, 2025

CAC touts data export approval progress

Beware of celebrating too early. At a New Year’s Eve press conference, the cyberspace administration (CAC) touted its achievements in opening cross-border data flows. ICYMI: In early 2023, the CAC instituted overly strict approval processes for companies seeking to export data. The move resulted in…

Beware of celebrating too early.
At a New Year’s Eve press conference, the cyberspace administration (CAC) touted its achievements in opening cross-border data flows.
ICYMI: In early 2023, the CAC instituted overly strict approval processes for companies seeking to export data.

The move resulted in...

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CE.cn: 关于推动数据产业高质量发展和促进企业数据资源开发利用专题新闻发布会

January 7, 2025

State-owned enterprises become data tax guinea pigs

China wants to tax income generated from data trading. In August 2023, we told you that the Ministry of Finance (MoF) had begun encouraging companies to record their data as a financial asset on corporate balance sheets. The idea was to transform data from an amorphous asset with unclear financial …

China wants to tax income generated from data trading.
In August 2023, we told you that the Ministry of Finance (MoF) had begun encouraging companies to record their data as a financial asset on corporate balance sheets.

The idea was to transform data from an amorphous asset with unclear financial ...

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Gov.cn: 关于印发《数据资产全过程管理试点方案》的通知

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