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Latest policy & regulation news and updates
China Expands Departure Tax Refund System to Boost Inbound Tourist Spending
A streamlined 'Version 2.0' policy introduces inter-provincial recognition and paperless processing as the tax-free retail network reaches 14,000 stores.
China Releases 15th Five-Year Plan for Universal Healthcare Security
The National Healthcare Security Administration sets targets for insurance coverage, direct maternity payouts, and long-term care expansion.
China Directs Urban and Rural Communities to Expand Hiring of College Graduates
A joint ministerial circular urges grassroots communities to open new roles and target social services, dispute mediation, and elderly care.
China's Top Legislature Schedules Late-August Session with Broad Agenda
The NPC Standing Committee will review cross-border corruption, banking supervision, enterprise bankruptcy, and government debt reports in Beijing.
Chinese Police Launch First Coordinated Sweep in Deepened Gang Crackdown
Public security authorities initiate concentrated roundup operations as part of regularized efforts against organized crime and local gangs.
China Outlines Roadmap for 15th Five-Year Plan Ecological Protection
State media reports initial formulation of ecological preservation priorities as Beijing prepares its national development framework.
China Intensifies Trade Secret Protection with 383 Cases Investigated
Market regulators outline stepped-up administrative enforcement, updated rules, and foreign business protections.
China and Ecuador Deepen Ties with New Green and Digital Trade Accords
Presidents Xi Jinping and Daniel Noboa met in Beijing to mark a decade of comprehensive strategic partnership, signing agreements across trade and emerging sectors.
China Overhauls Housing Provident Fund Rules to Expand Coverage and Uses
Revised regulations broaden fund usage to rent, renovations, and property fees while integrating flexible workers into the system.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Addresses Law Enforcement on Philippine Nationals
Beijing issues remarks regarding several Philippine citizens investigated for suspected legal violations within China.
State Council Announces Senior Personnel Changes Across SAMR and Civil Affairs
Beijing announces the removal of Luo Wen from SAMR and shifts leadership at the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the aging association.
China Unveils 2026 SCO Digital Economy Forum and Cross-Border Data Pilots
The National Data Administration announces an upcoming Urumqi summit and launches international data pilots across 10 regions.