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China’s new leadership line-up could be finalised by the end of September, if officials follow a similar timetable to the last congress. But don’t expect any straw polls – or to find out who made the cut until the final day.

Bad Chinese emperors spent their time indulging themselves in palaces while neglecting state affairs. Good emperors lost sleep as they tirelessly administered the state and worried about the welfare of their subjects. Some famously travelled incognito to see for themselves how their people really lived and what hardships they suffered.

  • In fresh opinion piece, Stephen Roach says title of original commentary claiming ‘Hong Kong is over’ was overstatement, but maintains doubts exist over city’s future
  • Chinese state media Xinhua weighs into wider debate, saying some Western news outlets and ‘so-called experts’ spread false claims to use ‘Hong Kong to contain China’

The city’s GDP expanded 5 per cent last year as the global economy turned out to be weaker than expected, Mayor Gong Zheng told an annual session of the Shanghai People’s Congress on Tuesday.

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A city in China’s northwest has been thrust into the spotlight for a light rail project that has seen delays, environmental criticism and cost overruns amid a campaign to curb excessive spending.

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The US carmaker will produce 10,000 massive batteries a year at the Megafactory in Shanghai’s Lingang free-trade zone when construction of the plant is complete.

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The State Council, China’s cabinet, has urged Shanghai to further simplify customs procedures and liberalise financial markets to spur cross-border cargo and capital flows in the Lingang free-trade zone.

Expansion of part-time workers weighs heavily on county’s already-strained fiscal budget at a time when local-level debt has become a major concern across the country.

‘State media obviously did not prepare full obituary’ as they do for very ill leaders, while brief initial announcement aimed to quash conspiracy theories, observer says.

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China’s State Council also puts the onus on local governments to bolster support for those most in need, including the poor and elderly, while also vowing to keep them warm this winter.

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The president addresses some oft-mentioned gripes among the international community, acknowledging that China must do more to open up to the rest of the world.

At a symposium with experts, Chinese Premier Li Qiang reiterates Beijing’s determination to shore up the nation’s economy with effective policies.

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The criteria include being 68 or younger and having more than five years of experience in ministerial or provincial leadership roles, according to state media in rare disclosure about nomination and promotion rules.

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Xi visited Wuhan Huagong Laser Engineering’s manufacturing lines for laser cutting equipment, used in the semiconductor, consumer electronics and autos industries.

The International Monetary Fund has cut China’s economic growth forecast from 4.8 per cent to 4.4 per cent, amid intense efforts by state media to play down concerns about the country’s slowing growth outlook.

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State-run Xinhua’s NFT-backed package of digital collectibles consists of 110,001 copies of selected news photos, which will be available through its app on Christmas Eve.

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Economic uncertainties and diminishing GDP growth also prompt high-level warnings on financial risks, while Beijing is considering various tools and channels to help struggling private businesses.

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China’s gaming industry needs to be taxed just any other traditional industry, according to an op-ed from one of the country’s influential state newspapers, joining the growing debate on how video games should be viewed and regulated.

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President Xi Jinping’s message comes as the central government has ramped up control over the countries’ millions of private firms, in an effort to exert greater state influence over economic development.

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In an interview with Chinese state news agency Xinhua, the city’s chief executive targets areas analysts believe authorities partly blame for social unrest.

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