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China Signals Transportation Priorities for 15th Five-Year Plan
State media highlights upcoming focus areas for logistics, infrastructure, and high-quality development.

China Created 6.95 Million Urban Jobs in H1 2026 as Labor Market Held Steady, Ministry Says
Official data shows an average urban unemployment rate of 5.2 percent, supported by targeted skills training in emerging sectors and youth employment initiatives.

Beijing Rejects Taiwan Travel Risk Warnings, Cites Rising Travel Numbers
China's Taiwan Affairs Office criticized Taipei's plans to publish weekly missing persons and detention reports, pointing to a reported surge in cross-strait visits.

China Opposes EU Fine on AliExpress, Citing Digital Trade Barriers
Beijing expresses strong dissatisfaction over a €550 million Digital Services Act penalty, promising support for Chinese platforms.

China to Optimize Social Security System to Cover Flexible and Migrant Workers
A State Council meeting outlines plans to integrate non-traditional workers, enhance platform services, and ensure the sustainability of the country's 10.8 trillion yuan social insurance funds.

CSRC Chairman Wu Qing Meets Directly with Retail Investors at Brokerage Branch
The head of China's securities regulator holds a symposium at the grassroots level, signaling a focus on small-scale investor concerns.

China to Normalize East-West Collaboration in Push for Common Prosperity
State media highlights the transition of regional assistance programs into permanent mechanisms to narrow development gaps.

China Proposes Global Framework for AI Agent Interoperability and Trust
The Cyberspace Administration of China outlines a 10-point initiative to prevent 'intelligence gaps' and foster cross-border digital collaboration.

Xi Jinping Meets UN Chief Guterres to Discuss AI Governance and Reform
During the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, China reaffirmed its commitment to the UN-centered international order and proposed a three-pronged approach to global governance.

SSE Proposes Expanding STAR Market to Include Quantum Tech and 6G
The Shanghai Stock Exchange is revising listing rules to align with the 15th Five-Year Plan, targeting 'future industries' while maintaining strict financial oversight.

China Re-releases Draft Measures for Internet Information Services
The revised draft emphasizes CCP leadership, socialist core values, and stricter licensing for digital services.

China’s Cyberspace Regulator Penalizes Short Video Accounts for Improper Labeling
The CAC targets staged dramas and 'misery-selling' content that lacks clear disclosure of its fictional nature.