China’s Communist Party eyes cross-border bribery law to fill anti-corruption gaps

China’s Communist Party eyes cross-border bribery law to fill anti-corruption gaps

He did not give further details or plans for the legislation. Shen made the comments during a briefing a day after the party’s top policymaking body concluded its long-delayed third plenum, during which the party’s anti-corruption fight was highlighted. A full document with more policy details will be released in the coming days. 03:14 China’s … Read more

Has China, after long-awaited third plenum, given its market a demotion?

Has China, after long-awaited third plenum, given its market a demotion?

The use of “better leverage” in reference to the role of the market at the twice-a-decade event – formally known as the third plenum of the party’s 20th Central Committee – slightly deviates from rhetoric used at the same gatherings in 2013 and 2018, when the market was granted a “decisive role” in resource allocation. … Read more

China’s third plenum: the 5 burning questions heating up debate – and our take

China’s third plenum: the 5 burning questions heating up debate – and our take

China has – after some delay – scheduled the much-anticipated third plenum of its Communist Party’s Central Committee for Monday, with the four-day meeting expected to shape the country’s economic strategy for the next five to 10 years. Previous third plenums unveiled landmark changes. At the plenum of 1978, the policy of reform and opening … Read more

China’s third plenum: tight security surrounds crucial meeting amid big policy questions

China’s third plenum: tight security surrounds crucial meeting amid big policy questions

The one-paragraph Xinhua report on Monday morning did not offer any further details of the meeting. 09:12 China’s third plenum: what to expect from the much-delayed policy meeting China’s third plenum: what to expect from the much-delayed policy meeting The event – formally known as the third plenum of the 20th Central Committee – is … Read more

Dates set for China’s long-awaited third plenum when policy direction will be revealed

Dates set for China’s long-awaited third plenum when policy direction will be revealed

China’s ruling Communist Party elite will meet from July 15 to 18 for the long-awaited third plenary session, a gathering expected to shed light on the development direction of the world’s second-largest economy amid intense external challenges. It is expected to be a defining moment of President Xi Jinping’s third five-year term as the party’s … Read more

China’s third plenum: few ‘bold’ moves in store but analysts watch for structural reforms as Xi’s vision leads the way

China’s third plenum: few ‘bold’ moves in store but analysts watch for structural reforms as Xi’s vision leads the way

The 370 or so members of the committee, chosen at each twice-a-decade national congress, include the party’s top decision-making Politburo, as well as ministers, provincial party secretaries, senior generals and heads of state-owned enterprises (SOEs). They usually gather for seven plenary sessions over the committee’s five-year term. The third plenum has been a landmark event … Read more

China needs consumption surge for full-blown economic recovery, researcher says

China needs consumption surge for full-blown economic recovery, researcher says

The third plenum of the Central Committee of China’s Communist Party, scheduled for next month, is expected to set the tone for the country’s economic policy for the next several years. In advance of that meeting, the Post is reviewing the work of notable scholars and observers about their own expectations – as well as … Read more

In China, regional security officials have been told to make regime stability a priority

In China, regional security officials have been told to make regime stability a priority

According to official readouts, at least four provincial and municipal committees of the National Security Commission held meetings in May and early June. The readouts were brief and made no mention of specific events or targets. At a meeting in the southeastern province of Anhui on June 3, party chief Han Jun emphasised Xi’s “holistic … Read more

How China’s latest government overhaul is shaping up, and what it says about the Communist Party’s priorities

How China’s latest government overhaul is shaping up, and what it says about the Communist Party’s priorities

Looking closely at their operations provides an opportunity not just to see how they operate in practice, but also helps shed more light on Beijing’s policy priorities and the challenges it faces. For example, the establishment of new financial regulatory bodies by both central and provincial governments highlights the sense of urgency around tackling financial … Read more

China’s Politburo warns of economic risks as Communist Party readies for third plenum

China’s Politburo warns of economic risks as Communist Party readies for third plenum

“The complexity, severity and uncertainty of the external environment have spiked,” it said, according to a statement released by state news agency Xinhua. The session, also known as a plenum, traditionally sets economic strategy for the next five to 10 years and is often seen as the most important of the seven party gatherings held … Read more