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President Xi Jinping told the Communist Party elite in October he wanted the country to be a ‘rule maker’ on blockchain technology and ever since state media has been bombarding the public with articles on the subject.
President Xi Jinping told the Communist Party elite in October he wanted the country to be a ‘rule maker’ on blockchain technology and ever since state media has been bombarding the public with articles on the subject.
Last month the country’s leadership produced its first report on the issue in 23 years as the trade war with the US and other issues prompted a fresh look at how it can continue to feed its population.
Last month the country’s leadership produced its first report on the issue in 23 years as the trade war with the US and other issues prompted a fresh look at how it can continue to feed its population.
Academics say US president’s policies have been a catalyst for innovation.
Academics say US president’s policies have been a catalyst for innovation.
US and EU have frequently complained that state firms enjoy an unfair competitive advantage but Wang Xiaoguang defends their role as a ‘buffer’ against international pressure.
US and EU have frequently complained that state firms enjoy an unfair competitive advantage but Wang Xiaoguang defends their role as a ‘buffer’ against international pressure.
Swine fever has swept through the country, destroying pig herds and raising the price of the staple meat, raising concern among the leadership.
Swine fever has swept through the country, destroying pig herds and raising the price of the staple meat, raising concern among the leadership.
As the trade war widens into a technology conflict, supply chains are breaking up. But a full decoupling is still ‘a long way off’.
As the trade war widens into a technology conflict, supply chains are breaking up. But a full decoupling is still ‘a long way off’.
Prescriptions for change are being publicly suggested by Chinese experts as trade conflicts with the West appear set to continue.
Prescriptions for change are being publicly suggested by Chinese experts as trade conflicts with the West appear set to continue.
Beijing mobilises its media outlets to talk up the Chinese economy’s prospects – whatever happens between the two leaders.
Beijing mobilises its media outlets to talk up the Chinese economy’s prospects – whatever happens between the two leaders.
Trade war is expected to again overshadow the summit as the US president aims to ‘hijack and divert it towards a confrontation with China’.
Trade war is expected to again overshadow the summit as the US president aims to ‘hijack and divert it towards a confrontation with China’.
Economist says ‘unreliable entities’ list and restrictions on rare earth minerals exports were about strengthening Beijing’s hand.
Economist says ‘unreliable entities’ list and restrictions on rare earth minerals exports were about strengthening Beijing’s hand.
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s push for home-grown innovation underlines the urgency of core technology development.
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s push for home-grown innovation underlines the urgency of core technology development.
China’s process is modelled on one used by US, but only incorporated companies can apply for relief and there will be no public hearings.
China’s process is modelled on one used by US, but only incorporated companies can apply for relief and there will be no public hearings.
Even with a tariffs ceasefire, Beijing and Washington appear destined for decades of rivalry.
Even with a tariffs ceasefire, Beijing and Washington appear destined for decades of rivalry.
Washington refuses to accept verbal assurances but China is reluctant to make further structural reforms.
Washington refuses to accept verbal assurances but China is reluctant to make further structural reforms.
Amid growing criticism of his belt and road plan, Chinese president says he wants it to be ‘anchored by international standards and norms’, but Beijing’s big promises are nothing new, analysts say.
Amid growing criticism of his belt and road plan, Chinese president says he wants it to be ‘anchored by international standards and norms’, but Beijing’s big promises are nothing new, analysts say.
Report highlights ports and railways that Beijing hopes will yield fast, positive results for local communities and investors.
Report highlights ports and railways that Beijing hopes will yield fast, positive results for local communities and investors.
Chinese president vows to stick to international rules and standards, as joint statement emphasises financial sustainability, pollution control and anti-corruption efforts.
Chinese president vows to stick to international rules and standards, as joint statement emphasises financial sustainability, pollution control and anti-corruption efforts.
While he did not mention the US or trade war, president puts emphasis on key issues that have been raised by Washington during speech to world leaders.
While he did not mention the US or trade war, president puts emphasis on key issues that have been raised by Washington during speech to world leaders.
But the scheme should stick to key principles including environmental sustainability and a level playing field, according to Spain’s foreign minister.
But the scheme should stick to key principles including environmental sustainability and a level playing field, according to Spain’s foreign minister.
Beijing’s global infrastructure drive will be in the spotlight this week when dozens of heads of state converge on the Chinese capital for the second Belt and Road Forum.
Beijing’s global infrastructure drive will be in the spotlight this week when dozens of heads of state converge on the Chinese capital for the second Belt and Road Forum.
Premier promises 11 million new jobs as China tries to ensure social stability, with tax cuts and reduced red tape to help private companies.
Premier promises 11 million new jobs as China tries to ensure social stability, with tax cuts and reduced red tape to help private companies.
Negative stereotypes mean private companies are finding it hard to get the credit they need, warns pharmaceutical boss.
Negative stereotypes mean private companies are finding it hard to get the credit they need, warns pharmaceutical boss.
Beijing wants to break the country’s reliance on foreign technology in sectors such as robotics, aerospace and new-energy vehicles.
Beijing wants to break the country’s reliance on foreign technology in sectors such as robotics, aerospace and new-energy vehicles.
Country will hit its target a year ahead of schedule, but scientists say they still don’t get enough funds for basic research.
Country will hit its target a year ahead of schedule, but scientists say they still don’t get enough funds for basic research.
People’s Bank of China governor Yi Gang says Beijing will not devalue yuan to boost exports or ease trade tensions amid the US-China trade war.
People’s Bank of China governor Yi Gang says Beijing will not devalue yuan to boost exports or ease trade tensions amid the US-China trade war.
Members of the foreign business community say the legislation is being pushed through in response to the trade war with the United States, while Chinese analysts say it reflects China’s desire to improve its economy and legal system.
Members of the foreign business community say the legislation is being pushed through in response to the trade war with the United States, while Chinese analysts say it reflects China’s desire to improve its economy and legal system.
As growth slows and the trade war bites, Beijing aims to reduce levies on key sectors such as manufacturing to keep people employed and ensure social stability.
As growth slows and the trade war bites, Beijing aims to reduce levies on key sectors such as manufacturing to keep people employed and ensure social stability.
Value-added taxes cut more than expected and state firms have to hand in more profits to bridge fiscal shortfall, while defence budget growth slashed from 8.1 per cent to 7.5 per cent.
Value-added taxes cut more than expected and state firms have to hand in more profits to bridge fiscal shortfall, while defence budget growth slashed from 8.1 per cent to 7.5 per cent.
While it wasn’t directly mentioned in official work report, its potential impact on the nation’s development could be found reading between the lines, and on the sidelines, of the annual gathering in Beijing.
While it wasn’t directly mentioned in official work report, its potential impact on the nation’s development could be found reading between the lines, and on the sidelines, of the annual gathering in Beijing.
Electric car sector typifies hostility to Chinese support for state-owned enterprises, which revamping the WTO agreement could address – but could China give up its attachment to SOEs?
Electric car sector typifies hostility to Chinese support for state-owned enterprises, which revamping the WTO agreement could address – but could China give up its attachment to SOEs?