Yan Mingfu, party negotiator with Tiananmen Square protesters, dies aged 91
Yan, a one-time translator for Mao Zedong, was removed from his positions soon after June 4 crackdown, returned years later as vice-minister of civil affairs and continued public service into retirement.
‘Cooperation, competition’: China, US to test hard bone issues during Yellen trip
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will begin a four-day visit to China on Thursday, and is set to meet senior officials to ‘work together to address global challenges’.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will begin a four-day visit to China on Thursday, and is set to meet senior officials to ‘work together to address global challenges’.
China’s forex regulatory head named Communist Party chief for central bank
Pan Gongsheng likely to be named PBOC governor next, industry insiders tell the Post, with notice also saying incumbent Yi Gang will step down.
Pan Gongsheng likely to be named PBOC governor next, industry insiders tell the Post, with notice also saying incumbent Yi Gang will step down.
China’s state financial sector braces for ‘one of the toughest years’
Executives say morale has plummeted since an overhaul was announced in March.
Executives say morale has plummeted since an overhaul was announced in March.
‘Step in right direction’: China to ease economic, trade rules to aid CPTPP bid
China will introduce measures on a trial basis to help with its application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
China will introduce measures on a trial basis to help with its application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
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Beijing is rolling out the red carpet for top overseas executives to show it is open for business again. Yet it is also expanding its ability to stop people from leaving the country – sometimes just because they work for the wrong people.
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China’s Communist Party reaches 98 million members but fewer youths approved
‘We need to weed out those who appreciate Western values, indulge in extravagance, avoid tough duties, or have doubts with the party’s directions’: source.
Beijing should avoid ‘acting blindly’ on Taiwan: former mainland official
The remarks by Sun Yafu, an influential figure for cross-strait policy, offer a rare glimpse into mainland China’s strategy regarding strained ties with Taipei.
The remarks by Sun Yafu, an influential figure for cross-strait policy, offer a rare glimpse into mainland China’s strategy regarding strained ties with Taipei.
China to launch drone owner registration, no-fly zones under new rules
Interim Regulations for Managing Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle Flights bans non-Chinese drones and pilots from using the vehicles for surveying land from 2024.
Interim Regulations for Managing Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle Flights bans non-Chinese drones and pilots from using the vehicles for surveying land from 2024.
China’s foreign ministry, central bank in audit net over ‘misconduct’
National Audit Office report follows assessment of 228.6 billion yuan in budget allocations to 41 central government departments and their affiliates from November to February.
National Audit Office report follows assessment of 228.6 billion yuan in budget allocations to 41 central government departments and their affiliates from November to February.
China’s Asia-Pacific trade deal, digital economy pact bids backed by New Zealand
New Zealand on Wednesday backed China’s participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA).
New Zealand on Wednesday backed China’s participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA).
Former Communist Youth League chief shuffled to yet another deputy role
Qin Yizhi’s stalled political career is latest sign the organisation – once the power base of top leaders – is increasingly sidelined.
Qin Yizhi’s stalled political career is latest sign the organisation – once the power base of top leaders – is increasingly sidelined.
As China’s economic woes grow, what is expected from Li Qiang at ‘Summer Davos’?
Premier Li Qiang is expected to address the World Economic Forum’s 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions on Tuesday in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin at a time China’s economy is facing prolonged challenges.
Premier Li Qiang is expected to address the World Economic Forum’s 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions on Tuesday in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin at a time China’s economy is facing prolonged challenges.
China out to lift trade, economic ties as Mongolian prime minister begins trip
Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene leads a high-level delegation for a six-day visit to China, which starts on Monday, with technology, railway connections and green development set to be on the agenda.
Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene leads a high-level delegation for a six-day visit to China, which starts on Monday, with technology, railway connections and green development set to be on the agenda.
China targets internet users, overseas Chinese with new patriotic education law
Draft law, submitted to NPC Standing Committee on Monday, calls for the creation of online content and technologies aimed at spreading patriotism and plans to reach people in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan in addition to the mainland.
Draft law, submitted to NPC Standing Committee on Monday, calls for the creation of online content and technologies aimed at spreading patriotism and plans to reach people in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan in addition to the mainland.
China defends hillside rice farming amid food security push
Agriculture ministry says controversial research on growing the crop in mountainous areas is worth pursuing – though critics warn the method erodes the soil – as Beijing aims to create more arable land amid worsening ties with West and Ukraine war.
Agriculture ministry says controversial research on growing the crop in mountainous areas is worth pursuing – though critics warn the method erodes the soil – as Beijing aims to create more arable land amid worsening ties with West and Ukraine war.
China looking to learn lessons from aborted Russian rebellion
China says matter is an internal affair as Foreign Minister Qin Gang meets Russia’s deputy foreign minister Andrey Rudenko.
China says matter is an internal affair as Foreign Minister Qin Gang meets Russia’s deputy foreign minister Andrey Rudenko.
Why a joke about the PLA has got China’s stand-up comics worried
Performers say they are steering clear of ‘sensitive matters’ and fear the censors are clamping down.
Performers say they are steering clear of ‘sensitive matters’ and fear the censors are clamping down.
Support for Taiwan’s Tsai at 4-year low as #MeToo scandals rock ruling party
Disapproval rating for Taiwanese leader at 48.2 per cent tops the previous worst from May 2019, survey shows.
Disapproval rating for Taiwanese leader at 48.2 per cent tops the previous worst from May 2019, survey shows.
Jail term for abuse case in China doesn’t go far enough, critics say
A court has sentenced Mou Linhan, 26, to more than three years in prison for abuse that led his girlfriend to take her own life.
A court has sentenced Mou Linhan, 26, to more than three years in prison for abuse that led his girlfriend to take her own life.
Frenemies? Once tech rivals, Taiwan and South Korea seek low risk collaboration
Tech firms from Taiwan and South Korea are seeking increased cooperation despite still competing as global exporters of tech hardware amid rising geopolitical tensions involving China and the US.
Tech firms from Taiwan and South Korea are seeking increased cooperation despite still competing as global exporters of tech hardware amid rising geopolitical tensions involving China and the US.
