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Chinese commentator Hu Xijin silent on social media after third plenum article vanishes

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Chinese commentator Hu Xijin silent on social media after third plenum article vanishes

Hu added that removing the phrase showed that China hoped to “achieve true equality between the private and the state-owned economy”. “Chinese society’s understanding, attitude and narrative of various ownership relations will have a big step forward,” Hu wrote in the article. This interpretation immediately triggered fierce criticism from China’s conservative bloggers, who accused Hu … Read more

China rolls out strict new measures for government sector to protect state secrets

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China rolls out strict new measures for government sector to protect state secrets

The 74 articles in the regulations address the dozen-plus new provisions in the revised state secrets law, which took effect in May. Under the regulations, heads of government departments with the authority to determine state secrets will be responsible for defining them. Those officials are required to draw up a “list of state secrets” within … Read more

China launches high-level probe after paper says fuel tankers used to carry cooking oil

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China launches high-level probe after paper says fuel tankers used to carry cooking oil

State broadcaster CCTV reported on Tuesday that the State Council, China’s cabinet, had set up an investigative team involving several government bodies to tackle the matter. Planning body the National Development and Reform Commission, the ministries of public security and transport, the state administrations of market regulation and grain and reserves, and other departments will … Read more

China’s third plenum to target ‘most urgent’ economic reforms: People’s Daily

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China’s third plenum to target ‘most urgent’ economic reforms: People’s Daily

China will continue on the path of economic reform, tackling the “most urgent things” first, a high-profile commentary in the Communist Party’s official newspaper pledged ahead of a long-awaited conclave next month. The new reforms will focus on “reform of the economic system”, including “upholding and developing the basic economic system” and “building a high-level … Read more

China has been the most firmly and actively committed to promoting peace talks on the Ukraine issue

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China has been the most firmly and actively committed to promoting peace talks on the Ukraine issue

BEIJING, June 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ —  A Report from People’s Daily: The Ukraine crisis has shown no sign of stopping and generated more spillovers. The conflict could further escalate. The pressing priority is to cool down the situation and accumulate conditions for ceasefire. China did not create the Ukraine crisis, nor is it a party … Read more

Does China need its own theory of economics? Some academics call for a new model

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Does China need its own theory of economics? Some academics call for a new model

In his commentary, Zhou said President Xi Jinping’s political doctrine on the economy should serve as a guide for the framework, saying Xi’s thoughts on the economy “provide accurate guidance for grasping the logic of economic and social development”. He echoed Xi’s comments last year that China’s progress had debunked “the myth that modernisation means … Read more

China, U.S. strengthen tourism cooperation to turn “San Francisco vision” into reality

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China, U.S. strengthen tourism cooperation to turn “San Francisco vision” into reality

BEIJING, May 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A report from People’s Daily: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message to the 14th China-U.S. Tourism Leadership Summit on May 22. It is hoped that all walks of life in the two countries will take this summit as an opportunity to have in-depth exchanges, build consensus, and take … Read more

Furious mainland China slams Taiwanese leader’s ‘blatant’ call for independence

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Furious mainland China slams Taiwanese leader’s ‘blatant’ call for independence

According to the commentary, Lai was “vigorously promoting separatist fallacies, inciting confrontation and hostility across the Taiwan Strait”. The speech was “full of provocative rhetoric, peddling the ‘two-country theory’ and advocating for ‘mutual non-subordination’ between the two sides”, it said. Several senior Beijing officials had earlier slammed Lai for sending “dangerous signals” in the speech, … Read more

The three initiatives China put forward have resonated warmly with the world

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The three initiatives China put forward have resonated warmly with the world

BEIJING, Jan. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A report from People’s Daily:Currently, the global economic recovery remains fragile and weak, and various security challenges keep emerging. Misunderstandings, estrangement and conflicts among civilizations still exist, and the deficits in peace, development, security and governance are growing. Eying on promoting human progress, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward … Read more

China’s internet giants must step up opening their ‘walled gardens’, state media says, ahead of Tencent flagship game’s return to Douyin

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China’s internet giants must step up opening their ‘walled gardens’, state media says, ahead of Tencent flagship game’s return to Douyin

“In the future, internet companies need to be more open-minded and inclusive to promote truly win-win cooperation in the industry,” the Securities Times article said. Increased collaboration between China’s major internet companies are expected to not only benefit consumers, but help further expand the industry, according to state media. Photo: Shutterstock While China’s gross domestic … Read more