
China Mandates Full Disclosure of Personal Loan Costs Starting August 1
New rules from the NFRA and PBOC require banks and consumer lenders to publish transparent financing cost tables and cap loan interest rates.
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New rules from the NFRA and PBOC require banks and consumer lenders to publish transparent financing cost tables and cap loan interest rates.

Reports of a potential separation of Tesla's Chinese business surfaced amid merger speculation, but localized AI deployments underscore its ongoing ties to the market.

China's healthcare authority includes 65 drug varieties in its latest centralized procurement round, shifting toward longer contract terms and rational pricing.

Defense Minister Dong Jun highlights 2026 as a crucial year for reaching the military's centenary targets ahead of August 1 Army Day.

Premier Li Qiang calls for expanding domestic demand, advancing the 'Six Networks' infrastructure plan, and approving new nuclear power projects.

The State Council directive targets emerging tech, AI content rules, and data rights while setting goals for 2030 and 2035.

CCDI official Liu Jinguo urges targeted action against grass-roots corruption in rural assets, medical insurance, and elder care.

768 student delegates gather in Dalian for 14 days of practical drills, theoretical instruction, and air force aviation visits.

As the PLA approaches its 99th anniversary, official commentaries highlight a critical period for achieving key military modernization goals by 2027.

State asset regulators highlight expanding R&D spending, strategic industrial realignments, and regional collaboration across provincial SOEs.

Economic planners highlight coal baseloads, green energy expansion, and fuel price controls behind reliable power supply.

The top economic planning body pledges stronger counter-cyclical adjustments, private investment support, and accelerated AI legislation.

Policy experts and city forums focus on service sector expansion ahead of China's upcoming five-year planning period.

Propaganda and military organs recognize personnel across combat, research, and political sectors to highlight modernization goals.

Central Military Commission Chairman Xi Jinping commends Yang Yong of PLA Unit 91548 with a First-Class Merit Award in National Defense Science and Technology.

State Council personnel decisions adjust leadership at the Ministry of Commerce, appointing Jiang Chenghua as Vice Minister.

Top security leadership launches a one-year targeted campaign focusing on digital platform crimes, soft violence, and corrupt officials shielding syndicates.

An upcoming Qiushi article highlights key reforms in public health, hospital governance, and digital health infrastructure.

Signed by Premier Li Qiang and taking effect in September 2026, the 19-article rules establish travel warnings, exit-entry bans, and intermediary oversight.

The PLA Air Force reports record-high average entrance exam scores for 2026 flight recruits while deploying AI tools and indigenous Y-20B transports.