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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Analysts say the prospect of a current account deficit, as well as mounting debt, growing hostility from abroad and a slowing economy could be among the risks top cadres have been told to keep watch for.

Foreign firms’ concern about having to share tech secrets is being discussed in US-China trade talks, but Beijing’s draft foreign investment law may not convince those sceptical about its enforcement.

Foreign vendors such as Bloomberg and Reuters have been subject to government regulation on market-sensitive financial data since 2009.

Sabrina Meng Wanzhou and her company are the latest to be encircled by America’s ‘long-arm jurisdiction’. The case has stirred debate in China over how the US enforces its laws against foreign businesses and individuals.

Pro-reform intellectuals, including people close to Vice-Premier Liu He, are urging policymakers to open up economy further and implement pro-market reforms.

Xu says US limits on exports will not have desired effect

Wenan county in Hebei province is on the front line of the country’s battle against pollution, with the effects visible in the pall of pollution heading towards Beijing.

Individuals spending over half of each year in mainland could have worldwide income taxed – but groups are seek exemptions and US prevents disclosure of taxable assets.

The experts Beijing has called on for guidance in the trade battle with Washington have largely avoided offending their supervisors, hurting strategic policymaking.