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Government Overhaul
The Chinese government has been going through one of the largest reshuffles in its recent history, as the country strives for greater efficiency in economic, social and environmental management through the reallocation of power.
Approval of Sweeping Government Overhaul to Address Nation’s Issues
Move will boost coordination among State Council, Communist Party, military, experts say
Cover Story: China’s Power Market Enters a More Volatile Era as Prices Go Real Time
As spot trading spreads and renewable capacity surges, China’s move toward market-based electricity pricing is bringing sharper price swings, higher balancing costs and new strains for power retailers, generators and industrial users
Former State Grid Chairman Comes Under Anti-Graft Investigation
China’s top disciplinary authorities announced a probe into Xin Baoan, extending scrutiny of the state-owned energy sector
Beijing Clears Eight New Reactors as China Accelerates Nuclear Buildout
Most of the newly approved units will use the domestically developed Hualong One design as Beijing pushes to expand operating nuclear capacity to 110 million kilowatts by 2030
China’s Elderly Population Tops 323 Million as Aging Pressures Mount
New official data show China added more than 100 million people aged 60 and older in a decade, intensifying strains on pensions, eldercare services and the shrinking workforce
Malaysia Shuts Down American Investor’s Tech Enclave Over Israel Rumors
The abrupt closure of Balaji Srinivasan’s Network School deals a blow to efforts to revive the struggling Chinese-backed Forest City mega-development
Former NDRC Deputy Head Xu Xianping Sentenced to 15 Years for Bribery
Court says former Chinese economic planner accepted 62.5 million yuan in bribes over two decades and cites his confession and repayment in handing down a lighter sentence
CDB Names Financial Veteran Huang Zhiqiang Deputy Party Chief
The former Inner Mongolia official and Bank of China veteran steps into a top party post at the country’s largest policy lender following a recent leadership reshuffle
Consumer-Electronics Makers Bet on AI Agents as Phones, Glasses Compete
At a Caixin roundtable, executives and researchers said the next generation of devices will center on always-on AI agents, with debate intensifying over whether phones or glasses will become the dominant personal AI terminal
Commentary: China Must Embrace M&A to Unclog Its Stock Market
The A-share market is suffering from an entry-exit imbalance. Allowing market-driven mergers to replace mandatory delistings is the key to revitalizing capital flow
China Unveils Sweeping Measures to Upgrade Domestic Service Sector
Nine government departments led by the Ministry of Commerce introduced new measures aimed at improving skills, expanding insurance coverage and fostering larger, branded service providers
In Depth: Louis Vuitton’s Trademark Win Sparks Backlash in China
A local court ruling in favor of the French luxury brand has ignited a nationwide debate over intellectual property protection, cultural motifs and co-branding in the Chinese beverage market
Opinion: Fixing China’s Consumption Bottleneck
A sweeping five-year directive targets services, AI and red tape to build a consumer-led economy
China-Brazil Trade Hits Record High on EV Surge and Shifting Oil Flows
Bilateral trade between China and Brazil surged in the first half of 2026, driven by geopolitical shifts and looming tariffs, far outpacing Brazil’s trade with the U.S.
The Week Ahead (July 20-26): U.S. To Impose 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Goods
Andy Burnham is expected to become U.K. prime minister; Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. will enhance its T+1 trading session
China Launches Shanghai-Based AI Governance Body With 29 Founding Nations
WAICO gives Beijing a new platform to shape global AI standards and infrastructure, with a focus on developing countries
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