National Institute of Strategic Studies

China reveals Ding Xuexiang as head of Communist Party science and technology body

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China reveals Ding Xuexiang as head of Communist Party science and technology body

The commission was one of several new bodies formed at the “two sessions” annual legislative meetings last year, which marked the beginning of Xi’s third term as head of state. Also last year, Premier Li Qiang was announced as head the Central Finance Commission – another party body founded that March – while Ding was … Read more

China’s third plenum: what role for private sector as Communist Party leads Industry 4.0 push?

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China’s third plenum: what role for private sector as Communist Party leads Industry 4.0 push?

The push for new productive forces, or growth based on innovation in advanced sectors, also comes as post-pandemic China battles domestic challenges including a property market slowdown, jobs crisis and weak consumer and investor confidence. “A slew of policy arrangements will be made after the [third] plenum to nurture new productive forces, attract talents, support … Read more