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Latest policy & regulation news and updates

Former State Grid Chairman Xin Baoan Placed Under Investigation
China's anti-graft authority investigates the former head of the state-owned power grid giant.

State Post Bureau Investigates Sto Express Over Workplace Safety Lapses
Chinese postal regulators have launched a formal probe into Sto Express following repeated workplace accidents and lapses in network-wide safety management.

China Issues Mandatory Safety Standard for Level 3 and Level 4 Autonomous Driving
The national regulatory framework sets mandatory safety baselines, requires driver takeover monitoring for Level 3 systems, and takes effect in July 2027.

China Outlines 15th Five-Year Plan to Strengthen Geological Disaster Prevention
The Ministry of Natural Resources unveils a comprehensive framework targeting high-risk zones, major infrastructure, and relocation for 50,000 households.

China Launches 100-Day Action Plan to Safeguard Autumn Grain Harvest
Beijing allocates emergency funds and deploys high-tech field management as extreme weather threatens crops providing three-quarters of annual output.

China Inspects Auto Makers to Enforce Vehicle Safety and Consistency
Ministry inspectors target intelligent vehicles and batteries in Anhui and Guangdong while warning against radical designs and misleading marketing.

China Increases Gasoline and Diesel Prices Following Global Oil Volatility
The NDRC announced price hikes of 685 yuan per ton for gasoline and 655 yuan per ton for diesel effective July 31.

China Emphasizes High-Quality Growth for 15th Five-Year Plan Start
Official state media highlight central governance priorities aimed at laying a strong foundation for the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan period.

China Emphasizes Tailored Approach to New Quality Productive Forces
Beijing underscores real economy focus, industrial upgrading, and technological innovation ahead of the 15th Five-Year Plan.

Over 60 Chinese Cities Refine Housing Provident Fund Rules to Aid Buyers
Local governments are boosting loan limits and expanding withdrawal scopes to ease financial burdens and support housing upgrades.

China Allocates 2.154 Billion Yuan for Disaster Relief and Crop Protection
Three central ministries release emergency funds to repair damaged water infrastructure, restore agricultural production, and safeguard autumn grain yields across key regions.

China Sets 2030 Power Goals in 15th Five-Year Plan for Grid Strategy
National regulators target a 50% non-fossil generation share, expanded nuclear and hydro capacity, and EV charging for 110 million vehicles.