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Chen Weijun, once regarded as a promising political star, is under investigation for suspected “serious violations of discipline and law”. Photo: Handout
Politics
Chen Weijun joins list of senior Xinjiang officials investigated for corruption
Party journal Qiushi republishes speech by President Xi Jinping in which he urged greater effort in the push for ‘self-revolution’.
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Taiwanese influencer Chen Po-yuan has denounced his earlier work as Communist Party “brainwashing”. Photo: Handout
Politics
Why is a former pro-Beijing rapper wanted for inciting Taiwan secession?
‘Minnan Wolf’, once a poster boy for cross-strait harmony, is one of two Taiwanese influencers with arrest warrants in mainland China.
Hong Kong is observing three days of mourning after at least 128 lives were lost in the city’s worst blaze in decades. Photo: Karma Lo
Politics
Beijing launches nationwide fire safety drive in wake of deadly Hong Kong blaze
Notice vows to ‘identify and rectify’ fire risks across public and private facilities, with a focus on unsafe practices and lax management.
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Zhu Weidong, deputy director of the Office of the Central Commission for Financial and Economic Affairs (left), and Hou Jianguo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, present their ideas at the seminar. Photo: Handout
Politics
Hong Kong to sharpen competitive edge by applying plenum’s guidance: John Lee
Chinese Academy of Sciences chief Hou Jianguo also calls for city to leverage its strengths and become hub for high-quality talent and research.
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Vice-Premier He Lifeng inspects a hi-tech company in China’s Hubei province on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua
China Economy
Chinese vice-premier urges manufacturing upgrades, trade diversification
He Lifeng highlights importance of technological innovation and a unified domestic market to support sustainable economic growth amid external uncertainties.
Late Communist Party chief Hu Yaobang (1915 - 1989) was an advocate of reform and opening up. Photo: Getty
Politics
Xi taps Hu Yaobang’s legacy to rally Communist Party to ‘crack hard nuts’
On anniversary of Hu’s birth, Chinese president pays tribute to Hu’s idealism and pursuit of reform.
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Britain’s domestic intelligence agency warns MPs of Chinese spies using LinkedIn and recruiters to target UK politicians. Photo: Shutterstock
Europe
MI5 warns UK lawmakers of Chinese spies on LinkedIn
The ‘espionage alert’ warned that Chinese nationals were ‘actively’ reaching out to lawmakers via recruitment headhunters.
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American political commentator and live-streamer Hasan Piker was stopped by a police officer while waiting to watch the daily sunset flag-raising ceremony in Tiananmen Square. Photo: Screenshot from Twitch
China
Hasan Piker’s China tour draws fire after viral Tiananmen police encounter
Critics say Piker’s praise for China and on-camera run-in highlight risks for Western creators in a sensitive media environment.
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Illustration: Craig Stephens
China Opinion
Opinion|15th five-year plan charts a course for China’s modernisation
By building on past successes and shoring up areas of weakness, China can lay firm foundations to achieve socialist modernisation.
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Military
How Xi’s ongoing battle against PLA corruption shapes China’s military future
The fight against graft in the armed forces is set to become one of the national priorities for the next five years.
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Employees help to produce photovoltaic cell modules at a factory in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, in September. Photo: AFP
China Economy
‘Don’t underestimate’ efforts to curb price wars, China’s solar sector warns
Companies seeking to profit from vicious and unfair competition warned they will fail ‘sooner or later’.
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Beijing Institute of Technology has been accused by the PLA of bid-rigging and “transferring benefits during the bidding process”. Photo: Shutterstock
Military
PLA bans 4 Chinese universities from procurement process for bid-rigging
Three of China’s ‘seven sons of national defence’ receive bans ranging from two years to ‘permanent’ amid Beijing’s anti-corruption drive.
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The commissioner of the foreign ministry’s office in Hong Kong also spoke about how the city was supporting national development. Photo: Sun Yeung
Politics
China safe investment option despite global rifts: Beijing official in Hong Kong
Beijing’s foreign ministry arm meets about 60 envoys, business leaders, members of press for session on Communist Party’s fourth plenum.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, who also serves as the Communist Party’s general secretary, waves goodbye to villagers while visiting Zhaoxing, Guizhou province, on March 17. Photo: Xinhua
China Opinion
Opinion|How Russia factors into the Trump-Xi summit outcome
A limited detente with the US helps China safeguard its domestic policy goals and hedge against potential instability in Russia.
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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Politics
State matchmaking and a PR blitz – is this the way to boost China’s birth rate?
The dramatic approach adopted by one city is attracting nationwide attention, but critics warn more fundamental policy changes are needed.
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China is world’s largest computer chip manufacturer. Illustration: Shutterstock
China Economy
China warns against abandoning traditional sectors in economic transition
‘New quality productive forces’ drive does not mean casting traditional industries aside, party journal says, urging localities to be prudent.
The IATA logo at the annual International Air Transport Association meeting in New Delhi, India, in June. Photo: Reuters
China Economy
China’s yuan added to aviation settlements in boost to internationalisation
The International Air Transport Association is adding the yuan to the basket of currencies available for payments through its clearing house.
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People shop at a supermarket in Zaozhuang, Shandong province, last month. Photo: Xinhua
China Economy
China names GDP benchmark for headline target: 4.17% annual growth through 2035
Official publication provides average growth rate to meet long-term goal, clarifying the next decade’s targets in pursuit of development goal.
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Yi Gang served as the governor of the People’s Bank of China between 2018 and 2023. Photo: EPA-EFE
Politics
China’s former central bank chief loses leadership role in top advisory body
Decision affecting Yi Gang and nine other former senior officials made amid Beijing’s continuing anti-corruption campaign.
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Cai Qi has called on the party to be united in mind and action on central policy. Photo: AFP
Politics
Communist Party discipline key to meeting China’s 5-year plan goals: Cai Qi
‘Self-governance’ is essential if the country is to tackle challenges and opportunities, ideology chief says.
illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Politics
Michael Sandel on Donald Trump’s rise, meritocracy and the US-China rivalry
Acclaimed Harvard professor also examines the crisis in American higher education during a time of rising populism.
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Between the Lines|China’s 15th five-year plan: market reforms and opening up
This is the second in an SCMP Plus series annotating different parts of China’s five-year plan recommendations. The focus is on market reforms and opening up.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer led a group of Senate Democrats in urging US President Donald Trump not to lift national security restrictions on China in pursuit of a trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo: Reuters
Diplomacy
Democrats urge Trump not to ease national security restrictions for a trade deal
A group of Senate Democrats led by Chuck Schumer warns Trump not to compromise America’s security partnerships or risk Taiwan’s independence.
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CCTV said several H-6K bombers recently carried out simulated confrontation drills over air and sea areas surrounding Taiwan. Photo: Weibo/中国三农发布
Military
Beijing played up its H-6K bombers in a drill near Taiwan. Who was it for?
Taipei declares CCTV report ‘clearly a public opinion operation aimed at intimidation’, although expert says real target may be elsewhere.
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Between the Lines|China’s 15th five-year plan: industry and technology
This is the first in an SCMP Plus series annotating different parts of China’s five-year plan recommendations. The focus is on industry and technology.
Xu Dazhe, former party secretary of Hunan province and long-time aerospace official, has been expelled from the National People’s Congress, according to the NPC Standing Committee. Photo: NPC
Politics
China expels former aerospace boss and military auditor from top legislature
Xu Dazhe, former vice-minister and space programme director, and Sun Bin, who was CMC auditor, have been removed from NPC duties.
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Photo: Xinhua
Quick Digest|China’s 15th five-year plan proposal: official English translation
The 20th Central Committee of China’s Communist Party adopted a recommendation for formulating the country’s 15th five-year plan. Below is the official translation of the full Chinese text released by Xinhua.
China has vowed to “fully stimulate” the vitality of all types of business entities and encourage the joint development of various forms of ownership. Photo: Getty Images
China Economy
China unveils 5-year plan’s support for private sector, financial strength
Revelations had not been mentioned in the communique issued last week following the fourth plenum.
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Opinion
Editorial|Steps to make Hong Kong-mainland China travel more efficient are welcome
Recent measures underline Beijing’s awareness of the need to ease entry and exit restrictions which could hold back the pace of integration.
SCMP Editorial
Editorial|On Taiwan, the ‘one-China principle’ is the bottom line
Beijing’s designation of October 25 as a day to commemorate Taiwan’s return to Chinese sovereignty sends a telling message.
SCMP Editorial
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Editorial|5-year plan offers hope of stability amid global uncertainty
‘Peaceful’ role for Hong Kong as blueprint charts China’s future through high-quality development, technological self-reliance, innovation.
SCMP Editorial
Editorial|As China drafts another five-year plan, it must brace for challenges
Amid domestic and global headwinds, national development won’t be easy. Hong Kong can help serve Beijing’s development goals.
SCMP Editorial
Outside In|Having funded Asian infrastructure for a decade, what next for the AIIB?
Having survived Obama’s opposition, the development bank established by China will soon have a new president in a tricky Trumpian environment.
David Dodwell
My Take|Are North Korea, China and Russia’s ‘blood-forged’ ties more than just rhetoric?
National interests historically prevail over the much-lauded friendships ‘forged in blood’ among the three countries.
Maria Siow
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Editorial|China austerity rules target those at the top
While Washington makes cuts to benefit the rich, Beijing’s battle against wasteful spending and debt takes a different course.
SCMP Editorial
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Editorial|China’s domestic demand is a key weapon in fight against Trump tariffs
First-quarter GDP growth beat expectations, but in longer term, China must boost local economy and forge new trade deals around the world.
SCMP Editorial
Editorial|Beijing’s ambitious plan can help to prime the consumption pump
Communist Party Central Committee and State Council issue 30-point action plan aimed at reviving Chinese economy and stoking domestic spending.
SCMP Editorial
My Take|How will China fight a new trade war under Trump 2.0?
With hindsight from Trump’s first term, Beijing could adopt a different approach this time around.
SCMP ColumnistZhou Xin
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My Take|Tesla is getting love from Chinese state media, but can the affair last?
Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily praised Tesla for sparking an EV boom, but Musk’s role in a new Trump administration could complicate matters.
SCMP ColumnistZhou Xin
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My Take|Can China turn public data into a gold mine like land sales?
A new document from the Communist Party paves the way for local governments to become the ultimate owner and seller of public data.
SCMP ColumnistZhou Xin
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