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China’s TCM Clean‑Up: Regulatory Clock Ticks on ‘Unknown’ Safety Claims
China’s National Medical Products Administration is enforcing a rule that will bar re‑registration of traditional patent medicines whose package inserts still state key safety items as “not yet clear.” The measure aims to eliminate low‑use and poorly documented approvals, compel firms to supply safety data, and accelerate consolidation in an industry long criticised for uneven evidence on safety and efficacy.
Shanghai Moves to Supercharge the Second‑hand Economy with 'Internet+' Push and Tighter Rules
Shanghai has issued guidance to expand its second‑hand goods market by scaling an “Internet+” model, improving trade‑in and registration procedures for cars and electronics, and encouraging third‑party testing and appraisal services. The package aims to boost consumption, formalise trading practices and advance circular‑economy goals, while posing enforcement and data‑privacy challenges.
China Purges Financial Influencers After ¥83m Penalty Exposes Social‑Media Stock Racket
Chinese regulators and major tech platforms have moved to punish and deplatform influential stock‑picking social media accounts after a high‑profile ¥83 million penalty exposed systematic manipulation. The coordinated action targets a wider problem: monetised investment communities and celebrity traders whose recommendations materially sway prices and leave retail investors exposed.
Ant’s AI Push Enters Life Insurance: Partnership with Tongfang Global Life to Rework Underwriting and Claims
Ant Data Technology and Tongfang Global Life have signed an agreement to deploy AI across life-insurance operations, combining Ant’s modelling and platform tools with Tongfang’s regulatory licence and balance sheet. The deal highlights both opportunities for faster, cheaper insurance services and the regulatory and consumer-protection challenges of algorithmic underwriting in China.
IMF Chief: AI a 'Tsunami' for Jobs — Young and Entry-Level Workers Face the Brunt
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned at Davos that AI will act like a ‘tsunami’ for labour markets, affecting an estimated 60% of jobs in advanced economies and 40% globally. She said young people face the greatest disruption because many entry-level roles are being eliminated, and stressed that governance has not kept pace with technological change.
Hainan’s Duty‑Free Boom: Early Gains, New Shoppers and the Test of Durability
Hainan’s full‑island customs regime and a November 2025 duty‑free policy revision have catalysed a surge in sales and reshaped the island’s retail model by turning local residents into repeat duty‑free shoppers. Early figures are robust, but executives and analysts caution that the holiday‑period boost, heavy promotions and enforcement challenges mean the sector must improve assortment, service and inbound tourism to sustain growth.
JD Health Unveils 'Zhuoyi' 2.0 — A Push to Embed Large‑Scale AI Inside Chinese Hospitals
JD Health unveiled Zhuoyi 2.0, a hospital‑oriented large‑model product designed for full‑scene clinical deployment. The launch highlights Chinese tech firms’ drive to embed generative AI into hospital workflows while raising questions about clinical validation, regulation and data governance.