China’s third plenum vows to support ‘capable’ private sector to lead tech innovation

China’s third plenum vows to support ‘capable’ private sector to lead tech innovation

The document also covered a wide range of reform objectives for the next five years in areas including economic development, science and technology, human capital, defence, social security and ideology. And while the endorsement for the private sector is barely new – similar ones were made in government documents last year or even earlier – … 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 battens down the hatches for blustery trade winds as odds of Trump victory rise

China battens down the hatches for blustery trade winds as odds of Trump victory rise

In 2018 and 2019, his administration imposed tariffs of up to 25 per cent on hundreds of billions of US dollars of Chinese goods. During this year’s campaign he has already issued sterner threats, including duties in excess of 60 per cent on all Chinese imports. “It seems we are already adapting gradually,” Chen said. … Read more

China’s ‘two sessions’ 2024: did Premier Li Qiang’s speech move the needle for foreign, private business?

China’s ‘two sessions’ 2024: did Premier Li Qiang’s speech move the needle for foreign, private business?

Beijing is angling to revive confidence in private entrepreneurs and foreign investors via a renewed campaign for a unified national market and better business environment – an essential task to fulfil its ambitious expansion target of around 5 per cent and ensure economic stability in 2024. In his maiden government work report on Tuesday, Premier … Read more