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Policy & Regulation

China State Media Rejects Western 'Overcapacity' Narrative on Trade Surpluses

People's Daily argues trade imbalances reflect global green transition demand and foreign corporate activity rather than structural oversupply.

People's DailyAug 20, 2026, 04:21 PM
#China Trade#Overcapacity#Macroeconomics
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Policy & Regulation

China Rejects US Drone Tariffs and Blocks EU Subsidies Inquiry Requests

Beijing opposes Section 232 duties on civilian drones and issues an anti-extraterritoriality order against EU regulatory demands in a JD.com probe.

People's DailyAug 20, 2026, 03:51 PM
#MOFCOM#Trade Policy#Foreign Subsidies Regulation
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Policy & Regulation

China's Top Trade Union Body Issues 15th Five-Year Work Plan

The ACFTU outlines operational priorities, political directives, and 12 key targets for the labor movement.

People's DailyAug 20, 2026, 03:21 PM
#ACFTU#Labor Policy#Five-Year Plan
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Policy & Regulation

State Media Series Focuses on Cultivating New Productive Forces

Official media outlets highlight policy priorities around developing advanced technologies and transforming traditional industries.

China News ServiceAug 20, 2026, 03:21 PM
#China#Economy#Industrial Policy
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Policy & Regulation

China Approves Geespace for Commercial Satellite IoT Pilot Operations

The telecommunications regulator grants a two-year trial to Geely-backed Geespace, marking the second private license for satellite IoT.

National Business DailyAug 20, 2026, 03:21 PM
#Telecommunications#Commercial Space#Satellite IoT
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Policy & Regulation

China Honors Shenzhou-21 Astronauts Following Seven-Month Station Mission

The leadership awarded medals and titles to crew members Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang after completing station upgrades and science tasks.

State Council of ChinaAug 20, 2026, 02:51 PM
#Space#China#Shenzhou-21
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Policy & Regulation

China Customs Intercepts Over 36 Million Infringing Goods in H1 2026

Customs authorities processed 15,000 IPR border protection filings and stepped up targeted enforcement under the Longteng 2026 campaign.

People's DailyAug 20, 2026, 01:51 PM
#Intellectual Property#China Customs#Trade Regulation
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Policy & Regulation

Guangxi Free Trade Zone Implements Procurement Reforms to Align with Global Trade Rules

The regional pilot zone is introducing institutional opening-up measures across government procurement to match international high-standard economic frameworks.

China News ServiceAug 20, 2026, 01:21 PM
#Guangxi#Free Trade Zone#Government Procurement
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Policy & Regulation

China Approves 15th Five-Year Annual Forest Logging Quotas for Key Areas

The State Council mandates strict adherence to timber harvesting caps while pushing sustainable forest management and ecological protection.

State Council of ChinaAug 20, 2026, 11:51 AM
#China#Forestry#Environment
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Policy & Regulation

China Prioritizes Domestic Demand to Anchor Medium- and Long-Term Growth

Top leadership links consumption promotion and targeted investment to economic security and quality-of-life upgrades.

People's DailyAug 20, 2026, 10:51 AM
#China Economy#Macroeconomics#Consumption Policy
Global Food Security Summit, London on 20 November 2023 - 21
Policy & Regulation

China Reaffirms Food and Energy Security as Core Pillars of National Stability

Official state media messaging underscores agricultural self-reliance and resilient power supply systems amid heightened geopolitical uncertainties.

People's DailyAug 20, 2026, 09:51 AM
#Food Security#Energy Policy#China Economy
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Policy & Regulation

China Details 15th Five-Year Plan for Universal Healthcare Coverage

The National Healthcare Security Administration targets provincial pooling by 2029 and introduces new metrics for long-term care and direct maternity payouts.

State Council of ChinaAug 20, 2026, 09:51 AM
#Healthcare#Public Policy#Social Security