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Latest policy & regulation news and updates
China Reshuffles Senior Officials Across Trade, Finance, and Cyberspace
Beijing appoints ministerial and vice-ministerial officials across international trade, industrial policy, financial oversight, and cyberspace regulation.
China Issues High-Level Directive to Restructure Higher Education by Category
Central authorities unveil guidelines to divide universities into distinct tracks, aligning academic programs with national strategy and demographic shifts.
China Central Agencies Launch 2026 National Defense Education Campaign
A 12-department circular designates September for nationwide public defense awareness, student military training, and military camp open days.
China Releases 153-Item Action Plan Outcome List for SCO Development
The document compiles 13 outcome documents, events, and projects following the 2025 Tianjin Summit, covering sustainable development, finance, and digital economy.
China's Cyberspace Regulator Names 30 Apps Over Data Privacy Violations
Developers are given 15 working days to fix issues spanning undisclosed rules, forced permissions, and missing account cancellation features.
China Highlights Micro-Renovation Model for Historic Urban Heritage
Official media spotlights Fuzhou and Shantou as blueprints for balancing modern urban renewal with architectural conservation.
China Reviews 7-Year Digital Village Drive Ahead of 15th Five-Year Plan
A joint report by cyberspace and agricultural authorities assesses progress since 2019 and outlines priorities for rural digitization through 2030.
China Pledges to Expand Advanced Manufacturing as Industrial Backbone
Beijing convenes a national conference and outlines high-level directives prioritizing the real economy and new industrialization.
China Issues 65 National Metrological Technical Specifications
The market regulator updates measurement and calibration benchmarks across food safety testing and digital sectors.
China Drafts Rules Barring Minors from Virtual Companions and Stranger Social Apps
Proposed State Council regulations would prohibit AI companions, restrict stranger networking, and ban under-16s from hosting livestreams.
China Penalizes 26,000 Online Accounts for Slandering Businesses
The Cyberspace Administration of China releases a second batch of cases targeting online extortion, malicious smear campaigns, and corporate defamation.
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to Lead Delegation to U.S. for Economic Talks
China's Ministry of Commerce confirms bilateral trade discussions scheduled for September 19 to 23.