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China to Refine IP Rules for Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Big Data
The National Intellectual Property Administration outlines legal protection plans for digital assets and high-value patent targets under the 15th Five-Year Plan.

China Urges Turkey to Comply With WTO Panel Ruling on Electric Vehicle Import Restrictions
Beijing calls on Ankara to respect international trade rules after a WTO panel found Turkish EV import measures in violation of multilateral obligations.

China to Phase Out Decades-Old Land Tax Exemptions for Energy Sector
A phased transition will restore urban land use tax on core production sites while preserving relief for critical safety and public infrastructure.

Shi Taifeng Urges Enhanced Party Building Across Public Sector Organs
China's Organization Department chief calls for deeper political integration, anti-bureaucracy discipline, and pragmatic performance metrics in state bodies.

China, Slovakia Expand Strategic Partnership in High-Tech and Trade Talks
President Xi Jinping and Slovak President Peter Pellegrini meet in Beijing to deepen ties across AI, robotics, and clean energy while advocating dialogue on EU-China relations.

China Opposes US Defense Department Sanctions on Research Entities
Beijing criticizes Washington's updated Section 1286 list, urging the U.S. to stop politicizing scientific cooperation and pledging measures to protect domestic institutions.

China Hosts APEC Forestry Ministerial Meeting in Shenzhen, Endorsing Joint Statement
Vice Premier He Lifeng addresses regional delegates as 21 economies adopt a joint agreement on biodiversity and illegal timber trade.

China's H1 Tax Revenue Exceeds 10 Trillion Yuan as Innovation Drives Growth
Tax big data from the State Taxation Administration reveals accelerating structural upgrades, targeted fiscal relief, and strong income redistribution effects in the first half of 2026.

China Reports First-Half Ecological Improvement Amid Regional Air Quality Rebound
National air and surface water indicators improved in H1, though the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei cluster experienced a rise in PM2.5 levels.

Wang Yi Outlines Four Priorities at GDI 5th Anniversary Meeting in Beijing
China's foreign minister calls for aligning the Global Development Initiative with the UN 2030 Agenda amid a changing international environment.

China Outlines 15th Five-Year Strategy for Grassland and Forest Carbon Trading
A newly issued joint policy document pivots grassland management from strict enclosure to active utilization while mapping out forest carbon trading.

Xi Jinping Issues New Instructions on Overseas Chinese Affairs Strategy
Chinese leadership calls for consolidating diaspora strength to advance national modernization, cultural exchange, and reunification goals.