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China Expands Delegated Merger Reviews to Non-Simple Cases and Three New Regions
SAMR grants broader antitrust review authority to local regulators in Beijing and Shanghai while adding Liaoning, Zhejiang, and Sichuan as simple-case hubs.

China Announces Countermeasures Against US Regulatory and Trade Actions
Beijing targets drone exports, office equipment trade, and US testing entities following new FCC restrictions and UFLPA additions.

China Opens First Foreign Trade Security Probe into Office Equipment
The investigation targets imported printers and copiers equipped with foreign software under Article 41 of the Foreign Trade Law.

Chinese State Media Launch Commentary Series on Xi Jinping's Party Building Thought
Xinhua highlights 'firm ideals and beliefs' as the primary theoretical character in a new series analyzing Xi Jinping's thought on Party building.

China Denounces US Expansion of Xinjiang Entity List Following Trade Talks
Beijing vows necessary countermeasures after Washington adds over 40 Chinese entities to its Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act list just a day after bilateral trade talks.

Xi Jinping Urges Organic Integration of Tradition and Modernity in Beijing Historic District
During a visit to Beijing's Longfu Temple district, China's leader emphasized preserving ancient urban heritage while integrating contemporary commercial development.

China Orders Vehicle Inspectors to Tighten Smart-Driving Safety Checks
MIIT urges testing agencies to evaluate radical vehicle designs, resist price wars, and enforce safety standards for autonomous driving.

PBOC to Inject Net Liquidity via 500 Billion Yuan Repo Operation
China's central bank expands three-month liquidity support with a net 200 billion yuan injection to maintain stable bank reserves.

Former State Grid Chairman Xin Baoan Placed Under Investigation
China's anti-graft authority investigates the former head of the state-owned power grid giant.

State Post Bureau Investigates Sto Express Over Workplace Safety Lapses
Chinese postal regulators have launched a formal probe into Sto Express following repeated workplace accidents and lapses in network-wide safety management.

China Issues Mandatory Safety Standard for Level 3 and Level 4 Autonomous Driving
The national regulatory framework sets mandatory safety baselines, requires driver takeover monitoring for Level 3 systems, and takes effect in July 2027.

China Outlines 15th Five-Year Plan to Strengthen Geological Disaster Prevention
The Ministry of Natural Resources unveils a comprehensive framework targeting high-risk zones, major infrastructure, and relocation for 50,000 households.