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March 25, 2021

Leader of the pack

Xi Jinping has been traveling in Fujian for a few days now. On Wednesday, Xi made his way to Fujian’s capital, Fuzhou, where he visited (Gov.cn 1): A historical site, where he talked about protecting cultural heritage A 19-km-long pedestrian walkway, where he talked about urban planning … Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password

Xi Jinping has been traveling in Fujian for a few days now.
On Wednesday, Xi made his way to Fujian’s capital, Fuzhou, where he visited (Gov.cn 1):

A historical site, where he talked about protecting cultural heritage
A 19-km-long pedestrian walkway, where he talked about urban planning
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Xinhua: 习近平在福州考察调研

Xinhua: 习近平：希望有福之州更好造福于民

Xinhua: 习近平：抓创新不问“出身”，只要能为国家作出贡献都会全力支持

March 24, 2021

Xie and Kerry’s climate heat cute

On Tuesday, China’s top climate envoy, Xie Zhenhua attended the “Ministerial on Climate Action.” Some context: The Ministerial on Climate Action is an annual talk attended by high-level officials from around the world to discuss their countries’ progress on implementing the Paris Climate Agreem…

On Tuesday, China’s top climate envoy, Xie Zhenhua attended the “Ministerial on Climate Action.”
Some context: The Ministerial on Climate Action is an annual talk attended by high-level officials from around the world to discuss their countries’ progress on implementing the Paris Climate Agreem...

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SCMP: US envoy John Kerry takes part in climate change summit co-hosted by China

March 24, 2021

Nobody lays a finger on my personal information

On Monday, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) – China’s internet watchdog – and three other agencies finalized new rules governing the collection of personal information by app developers. Some context: The CAC has been in a pitched battle against rampant over-collection of user…

On Monday, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) – China’s internet watchdog – and three other agencies finalized new rules governing the collection of personal information by app developers.
Some context: The CAC has been in a pitched battle against rampant over-collection of user...

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CAC: 常见类型移动互联网应用程序必要个人信息范围规定

March 24, 2021

Approvals streamlined for foreign investment in encouraged sectors

The government wants foreign companies to contribute to national development goals. That’s why on Monday, the macro planner (NDRC) released a notice to streamline the approval process for investments in encouraged industries. Some context: Foreign investments into encouraged sectors already enjoy a…

The government wants foreign companies to contribute to national development goals.
That’s why on Monday, the macro planner (NDRC) released a notice to streamline the approval process for investments in encouraged industries.
Some context:

Foreign investments into encouraged sectors already enjoy a...

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NDRC: 国家发展改革委关于优化办理外商投资项目《国家鼓励发展的内外资项目确认书》的通知

March 24, 2021

Party party planning

At a press conference on Tuesday, the Central Committee shared its plans for the Party’s upcoming 100-year birthday celebration this summer. There’s lots to look forward to. There will be exciting new learning opportunities: There will be a Party-wide campaign to study CCP history and education (th…

At a press conference on Tuesday, the Central Committee shared its plans for the Party’s upcoming 100-year birthday celebration this summer.
There’s lots to look forward to.
There will be exciting new learning opportunities:

There will be a Party-wide campaign to study CCP history and education (th...

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Gov.cn: 中共中央新闻发布会介绍中国共产党成立100周年庆祝活动有关情况

Xinhua: CPC to hold a series of events for centenary celebrations

March 24, 2021

MoF wants to help with your taxes

Monetary policy is normalizing. Stimulus is over. But companies can still expect a helping hand. On Tuesday, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and State Taxation Administration announced they will extend some of the tax breaks rolled out last year to help companies get through the pandemic. Tax breaks…

Monetary policy is normalizing.
Stimulus is over.
But companies can still expect a helping hand.

On Tuesday, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and State Taxation Administration announced they will extend some of the tax breaks rolled out last year to help companies get through the pandemic.

Tax breaks...

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MoF: 关于延续实施应对疫情部分税费优惠政策的公告

March 24, 2021

Xi endorses local experimentation

On Tuesday, Xi continued his trip in Fujian. Visiting western Fujian’s city of Sanming, Xi popped popped over to (Xinhua 1): A hospital, where he stressed the need for medical and healthcare reform A village, where he promoted rural revitalization He also stopped by a rural property rig…

On Tuesday, Xi continued his trip in Fujian.
Visiting western Fujian’s city of Sanming, Xi popped popped over to (Xinhua 1):

A hospital, where he stressed the need for medical and healthcare reform
A village, where he promoted rural revitalization

He also stopped by a rural property rig...

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Xinhua: 习近平在三明沙县考察调研

Xinhua: 健康是幸福生活最重要的指标

Xinhua: 习近平谈改革：尊重群众首创精神

Xinhua: Xi Focus: Xi stresses respect for people’s pioneering spirit in reforms

March 23, 2021

A little less conversation, a little more vaccination

In China, progress on vaccinating the population has been slow. Vice Premier Sun Chunlan wants to do something about it. On Monday, she held a national videoconference with local cadres to push for progress on mass vaccination. Sun said mass vaccination is essential for public health – and the eco…

In China, progress on vaccinating the population has been slow.
Vice Premier Sun Chunlan wants to do something about it.

On Monday, she held a national videoconference with local cadres to push for progress on mass vaccination.

Sun said mass vaccination is essential for public health – and the eco...

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Gov.cn: 孙春兰出席全国新冠病毒疫苗接种工作电视电话会议并讲话

Shanghai.gov: 加快疫苗接种是当前防控头等大事龚正出席上海分会场活动要求确保按时完成接种任务

March 23, 2021

Legislators to revamp HK electoral system

Mark your calendars! The next National People’s Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) meeting will be held on March 29-30. Zang Tiewei, spokesperson for the Legislative Affairs Commission of the NPCSC, announced the dates on Monday. On the NPCSC’s agenda: Two bills amending Hong Kong’s electora…

Mark your calendars!
The next National People’s Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) meeting will be held on March 29-30.

Zang Tiewei, spokesperson for the Legislative Affairs Commission of the NPCSC, announced the dates on Monday.

On the NPCSC’s agenda: Two bills amending Hong Kong’s electora...

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Xinhua: Chinese lawmakers to deliberate bills on amending HK electoral system on March 29-30

March 23, 2021

The next battle

Regular Neopol readers know that China declared victory in its battle to alleviate extreme poverty last November. On Monday, the Party Central Committee and the State Council published their plan of attack for the next big challenge – linking poverty alleviation efforts with the rural revitaliz…

Regular Neopol readers know that China declared victory in its battle to alleviate extreme poverty last November.
On Monday, the Party Central Committee and the State Council published their plan of attack for the next big challenge – linking poverty alleviation efforts with the rural revitaliz...

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Gov.cn: 中共中央国务院关于实现巩固拓展脱贫攻坚成果同乡村振兴有效衔接的意见

March 23, 2021

China goes tit-for-tat with EU

On Monday, the EU – soon followed by the UK, US, and Canada – announced sanctions on Chinese officials and entities for human rights abuses in Xinjiang. Why it’s a big deal: This is the first time the EU has issued sanctions on China for human rights abuses since 1989. As expected, Beijing was …

On Monday, the EU – soon followed by the UK, US, and Canada – announced sanctions on Chinese officials and entities for human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
Why it’s a big deal: This is the first time the EU has issued sanctions on China for human rights abuses since 1989.
As expected, Beijing was ...

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The Guardian: US and Canada follow EU and UK in sanctioning Chinese officials over Xinjiang

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Announces Sanctions on Relevant EU Entities and Personnel

March 23, 2021

Xi goes back to old stomping ground

On Monday, Xi set off for a leisurely trip down memory lane – heading south to Fujian. Some context: Fujian is the province where Xi’s career started to take off in the 1980s. He worked there for 17 years between 1985-2002, ultimately as governor. From what we know of the trip so far, Xi’s been…

On Monday, Xi set off for a leisurely trip down memory lane – heading south to Fujian.
Some context: Fujian is the province where Xi’s career started to take off in the 1980s. He worked there for 17 years between 1985-2002, ultimately as governor.
From what we know of the trip so far, Xi’s been...

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Xinhua: 习近平赴福建考察调研

Xinhua: 习近平考察朱熹园谈文化自信：没有中华五千年文明，哪有我们今天的成功道路

Xinhua: 习近平察看武夷山春茶长势：把茶文化、茶产业、茶科技这篇文章做好

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