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Latest policy & regulation news and updates
China to Invest Over 5 Trillion Yuan in Next-Generation Power Grid
The capital expenditure initiative for the 15th Five-Year Plan period focuses on six areas to support massive renewable energy integration.
China Approves Four Mandatory Mine Safety Standards Effective in 2027
New technical requirements mandate triennial risk censuses and set baseline rules for underground lithium-ion batteries.
China Approves Over 1,100 Generative AI Services as Mobile Filings Grow
Beijing's cyberspace regulator reports 124 new generative AI approvals in July and August, including seven on-device mobile models.
China Warns France and Germany Over Push for Stricter EU Trade Defense Tools
Beijing urges Paris and Berlin to respect WTO rules following reports of a joint paper seeking enhanced defensive trade measures.
China Builds Full-Cycle Policy Framework for Urban Renewal Projects
New fiscal allocations, dedicated bank loans, and REIT channels aim to sustain municipal renovations while overcoming regulatory bottlenecks.
Chinese Cities Unveil Targeted Property Subsidies and Relaxed Rules
Provincial and municipal authorities introduce subsidies, redefined purchase quotas, and trade-in incentives to stabilize property demand.
China Clarifies Thresholds and Rules for Cross-Border Data Certification
Regulators specify volume limits, anti-circumvention rules, and three designated certification bodies for outbound personal data transfers.
China Sets 2030 Roadmap to Overhaul Software Sector with Artificial Intelligence
A newly issued MIIT action plan outlines interim 2028 targets and full AI integration across critical software categories by 2030.
China’s Government Procurement Exceeded 3.32 Trillion Yuan in 2025
Official figures show construction projects and services made up more than three-quarters of total fiscal procurement spending.
China Launches First Central Fiscal Mortgage Interest Subsidies for Homebuyers
A joint directive by financial and fiscal authorities offers a 1 percentage point subsidy on eligible first-home commercial mortgages.
China Punishes Officials in Drive Against Falsified Local Debt Reduction
Joint disciplinary and finance notices target shadow borrowing and paper-only resolution across multiple provinces.
G20 Trade Ministers Reach Food Deal but Deadlock on MFN and Tariffs
A US-hosted meeting produced agreement on food supply chains while proposals on overcapacity and tariff rules failed to win consensus.