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January 26, 2022

Freight with problems

On Tuesday, Shanghai traffic authorities summoned three online freight platforms — Didi Freight, Huolala, and Kaigou — for a strict talking to about rampant traffic violations by delivery drivers. The companies summoned were the worst offenders, accounting for 60% of violations. What’s the proble… Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password

The companies summoned were the worst offenders, accounting for 60% of violations.

What's the proble...

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Shanghai Securities News: 上海市执法部门集中约谈三家网络货运平台

January 26, 2022

Insourcing financial IT

On Tuesday, China’s financial industry regulators (CBIRC) released new measures requiring banks and insurance companies to better manage the many risks posed by outsourced IT functions. What risks is CBIRC worried about, exactly? Data security: The service provider could have access to sensitive i…

On Tuesday, China's financial industry regulators (CBIRC) released new measures requiring banks and insurance companies to better manage the many risks posed by outsourced IT functions.
What risks is CBIRC worried about, exactly?

Data security: The service provider could have access to sensitive i...

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Gov.cn: 中国银保监会办公厅关于印发银行保险机构信息科技外包风险监管办法的通知

January 26, 2022

Paint it green

On Monday, Xi Jinping delivered a speech on China’s path to decarbonization at a Politburo study session. While it’d be easier to itemize policy issues he didn’t talk about, two of Xi’s key points rose to the top: 1. Achieving China’s dual carbon targets – peak emissions before 2030 and carbon neutr…

On Monday, Xi Jinping delivered a speech on China's path to decarbonization at a Politburo study session.
While it'd be easier to itemize policy issues he didn't talk about, two of Xi's key points rose to the top:
1. Achieving China's dual carbon targets – peak emissions before 2030 and carbon neutr...

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Xinhua: 习近平主持中共中央政治局第三十六次集体学习

January 26, 2022

Done deal

The Ministry of Commerce (MofCom) wants to be sure that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is done right. ICYDK: RCEP is no less than the world’s biggest free-trade deal – linking China with Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and the 10 member states of ASEAN. It was s…

The Ministry of Commerce (MofCom) wants to be sure that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is done right.
ICYDK: RCEP is no less than the world's biggest free-trade deal – linking China with Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and the 10 member states of ASEAN.

It was s...

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MofCom: 商务部等6部门关于高质量实施《区域全面经济伙伴关系协定》（RCEP）的指导意见

January 26, 2022

MoF promises more tax cuts

At a Tuesday presser, Ministry of Finance (MOF) Vice Minister Xu Hongcai said that in 2022 his department would implement bigger tax and fee cuts to help the economy navigate difficult conditions. “Tax and fee reductions in 2022 will play an important role in boosting the confidence of market playe…

At a Tuesday presser, Ministry of Finance (MOF) Vice Minister Xu Hongcai said that in 2022 his department would implement bigger tax and fee cuts to help the economy navigate difficult conditions.

“Tax and fee reductions in 2022 will play an important role in boosting the confidence of market playe...

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SCIO: 国新办举行2021年全年财政收支情况新闻发布会图文实录

January 25, 2022

No more porno snacks

SAMR has had it up to here with all these pornographic snacks corrupting the minds of impressionable youths. Oh yes, you read that right. On Tuesday, China’s market regulator (SAMR), along with the Ministry of Education and the police, issued a notice ordering both food inspectors and e-commerce co…

SAMR has had it up to here with all these pornographic snacks corrupting the minds of impressionable youths.
Oh yes, you read that right.
On Tuesday, China's market regulator (SAMR), along with the Ministry of Education and the police, issued a notice ordering both food inspectors and e-commerce co...

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Gov.cn: 市场监管总局教育部公安部关于开展面向未成年人无底线营销食品专项治理工作的通知

January 25, 2022

Censorship beyond the Great Firewall

On Monday, reports emerged that a small geopolitical kerfuffle is brewing over the Australian Prime Minister’s WeChat account. Background: WeChat doesn’t allow foreign nationals to open promotional accounts. When foreign companies or individuals want to use WeChat to market to a Chinese audience, t…

On Monday, reports emerged that a small geopolitical kerfuffle is brewing over the Australian Prime Minister's WeChat account.
Background: WeChat doesn't allow foreign nationals to open promotional accounts. When foreign companies or individuals want to use WeChat to market to a Chinese audience, t...

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Reuters: Australia PM Morrison loses control of WeChat Chinese account as election looms

January 25, 2022

Make internet cleaner and brighter

On Tuesday, the CAC announced they’ll be launching a one-month content control campaign to keep the interwebz “clean and bright” over the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday. What’s happening: The CAC will do a sweep of major internet platforms and focus some regulatory resources to rein in: Incidents …

On Tuesday, the CAC announced they'll be launching a one-month content control campaign to keep the interwebz "clean and bright" over the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday.
What's happening: The CAC will do a sweep of major internet platforms and focus some regulatory resources to rein in:

Incidents ...

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Gov.cn: 国家发展改革委关于印发《“十四五”现代流通体系建设规划》的通知

China Daily: NDRC moots sophisticated distribution

Xinhua: 构建新发展格局的一项重要战略任务——聚焦《“十四五”现代流通体系建设规划》

January 25, 2022

A state solution

On Monday, Bloomberg reported that in recent days a number of developers have managed to sell their stakes in subsidiary companies – a sign that the central bank’s efforts to stimulate property sector M&A are finally yielding results. Some context: Many of China’s private sector developers have …

On Monday, Bloomberg reported that in recent days a number of developers have managed to sell their stakes in subsidiary companies – a sign that the central bank’s efforts to stimulate property sector M&A are finally yielding results.
Some context: Many of China’s private sector developers have ...

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Bloomberg: China Property M&A Deals Pick Up in Relief for Developers

January 25, 2022

Just a little more time

On Monday, China Evergrande Group said it needs more time to come up with a restructuring plan, as it seeks to stave off action by offshore bondholders (Reuters). Some context: Last week, a group of offshore creditors who hold Evergrande’s dollar-denominated bonds said they were ready to take “all n…

On Monday, China Evergrande Group said it needs more time to come up with a restructuring plan, as it seeks to stave off action by offshore bondholders (Reuters).
Some context: Last week, a group of offshore creditors who hold Evergrande’s dollar-denominated bonds said they were ready to take “all n...

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Reuters: Evergrande seeks more time from offshore creditors for debt restructuring plan

Bloomberg: China Builder Yuzhou to Miss Bond Payments After Debt Exchange

January 25, 2022

Expect nothing less

Throughout January, China’s provinces have been busy setting their 2022 GDP growth goals ahead of the announcement of the national GDP growth target. Some context: The national target is still up for debate in Beijing, with expectations in the 5-5.5% range. The target will be unveiled at the annual…

Throughout January, China’s provinces have been busy setting their 2022 GDP growth goals ahead of the announcement of the national GDP growth target.
Some context: The national target is still up for debate in Beijing, with expectations in the 5-5.5% range.

The target will be unveiled at the annual...

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Caixin: 各地下调2022年增长目标发达省份多设在5-5.5%

January 25, 2022

On the shoulders of little giants

At a Monday presser, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) Vice Minister Xu Xiaolan laid out what the ministry is doing to help out China’s smaller businesses. The key message: Things are looking up, but more help is on the way. Some context: China’s smaller enterprises have borne t…

At a Monday presser, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) Vice Minister Xu Xiaolan laid out what the ministry is doing to help out China's smaller businesses.
The key message: Things are looking up, but more help is on the way.
Some context: China's smaller enterprises have borne t...

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NBD: 工信部：2022年将推动延续阶段性惠企政策，培育一批进军元宇宙等新兴领域的创新型中小企业

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