7 h. ago The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China opens deliberations on the 15th Five

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China opens deliberations on the 15th Five-Year Plan  Peoples Dispatch

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33 h. ago China doubles GenAI users, PLA ship near disputed shoal: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China reports 4.8% quarterly GDP growth, moving closer to annual target China’s economy grew 4.8 per cent year on year in the third quarter of 2025, keeping the country largely on track to achieve its full-year target, but analysts said further policy support is still needed to maintain this stable trajectory and improve domestic demand. 2. China’s...

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39 h. ago China’s Communist Party kicks off fourth plenum amid tight security in Beijing

China’s ruling Communist Party kicked off a key four-day conclave on Monday that will determine the country’s development over the next five years. The fourth plenum of the party’s Central Committee began on Monday morning, according to state news agency Xinhua. Party General Secretary Xi Jinping, who is also the nation’s president, delivered a work report to the meeting and outlined the party’s proposals for the next five-year plan, which will be submitted for deliberation, a brief report said...

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44 h. ago China’s Fourth Plenum: How will Beijing’s secretive meeting shape the global economy?

China’s Fourth Plenum: How will Beijing’s secretive meeting shape the global economy?  Firstpost

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44 h. ago China kicks off fourth plenum to map out economic plan: 5 things to know

China kicks off fourth plenum to map out economic plan: 5 things to know  Nikkei Asia

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3 d. ago Hong Kong to navigate trade war with supply chains, says Paul Chan in US

Hong Kong will adjust to navigate lingering geopolitical tensions, welcoming new growth in supply chains, financial services and innovation, the finance chief has vowed while promoting the city’s opportunities in the United States. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po made his remarks at the end of his first in-person visit to Washington since 2019, as a fresh phase of the US-China trade war looms, with Hong Kong caught in the rivalry. “Geopolitical tensions will continue to be there for quite...

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3 d. ago Hong Kong to navigate trade war with new strategies, Paul Chan says in US

Hong Kong will adjust to navigate lingering geopolitical tensions, welcoming new growth in supply chains, financial services and innovation, the finance chief has vowed while promoting the city’s opportunities in the United States. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po made his remarks at the end of his first in-person visit to Washington since 2019, as a fresh phase of the US-China trade war looms, with Hong Kong caught in the rivalry. “Geopolitical tensions will continue to be there for quite...

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3 d. ago Hong Kong will navigate trade war with new strategies, Paul Chan says in US

Hong Kong will successfully navigate protracted geopolitical tensions, serving as a supply chain hub while providing financial services and innovation, the finance chief has said after a visit to the United States where he promoted the city. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po offered the upbeat assessment in an interview with the Post at the end of his first visit to Washington since 2019, with a fresh phase of the US-China trade war looming and Hong Kong caught up in the rivalry. “Geopolitical...

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5 d. ago US retailers brace for impact as Trump's 100% China tariffs loom (Oct 13)

US retailers brace for impact as Trump's 100% China tariffs loom (Oct 13)  Yahoo Finance

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5 d. ago China’s top advisory body revives Xi’s ideas on unity ahead of fourth plenum

China’s top political advisory body has brought new attention to President Xi Jinping’s ideas on balancing diversity and unity ahead of a key conclave of the Communist Party. It also threw punches at Western-style multiparty political systems, championing the consultation mechanism led by the ruling party in China. “The united front is a combination of unity and diversity,” the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) wrote in an article published in the party mouthpiece...

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6 d. ago China’s top party journal urges action to boost confidence ahead of fourth plenum

China’s ruling Communist Party’s leading theoretical journal has urged authorities to better manage market expectations, improve policy predictability and pay closer attention to public sentiment – ahead of a closed-door meeting of senior officials to discuss the next five-year plan and as trade tensions with the United States mount. In a Wednesday article, Qiushi – a leading platform for disseminating official policies and ideas – called on policymakers to better time policy implementation,...

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8 d. ago Purges, personnel, and policy: a primer on China’s Fourth Plenum

Purges, personnel, and policy: a primer on China’s Fourth Plenum  Brookings

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8 d. ago US retailers brace for impact as Trump's 100% China tariffs loom

US retailers brace for impact as Trump's 100% China tariffs loom  Yahoo Finance

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8 d. ago China's global exports are booming amid looming trade war with US

China's global exports are booming amid looming trade war with US  Euronews.com

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9 d. ago Dow Jones Futures Loom As Trump Says 'Don't Worry About China' After Imposing Extra 100% Tariff

Dow Jones Futures Loom As Trump Says 'Don't Worry About China' After Imposing Extra 100% Tariff  Investor's Business Daily

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9 d. ago Dow Jones Futures Loom As Trump Says 'All Will Be Fine' After Imposing 100% China Tariff

Dow Jones Futures Loom As Trump Says 'All Will Be Fine' After Imposing 100% China Tariff  Investor's Business Daily

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1 week ago The Central Committee Unveils Beijing’s New Ideological Rulebook

The Central Committee Unveils Beijing’s New Ideological Rulebook  Bitter Winter

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2 w. ago China’s fourth plenum poised for highest Central Committee turnover in 8 years

The fourth plenum of China’s ruling Communist Party taking place this month will be closely watched for potential reshuffles, with at least nine members of its top policymaking Central Committee set to be replaced. These changes are expected either due to ongoing corruption investigations or because some officials have passed away, marking a new high in turnover since 2017. The fourth plenum is one of seven typically held during each five-year term of the Central Committee. The coming edition is...

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2 w. ago As fourth plenum looms, China braces for a major Central Committee shakeup

The fourth plenum of China’s ruling Communist Party taking place this month will be closely watched for potential reshuffles, with at least nine members of its top policymaking Central Committee set to be replaced. These changes are expected either due to ongoing corruption investigations or because some officials have passed away, marking a new high in turnover since 2017. The fourth plenum is one of seven typically held during each five-year term of the Central Committee. The coming edition is...

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2 w. ago As fourth plenum looms, China braces for a major Central Committee shake

The fourth plenum of China’s ruling Communist Party taking place this month will be closely watched for potential reshuffles, with at least nine members of its top policymaking Central Committee set to be replaced. These changes are expected either due to ongoing corruption investigations or because some officials have passed away, marking a new high in turnover since 2017. The fourth plenum is one of seven typically held during each five-year term of the Central Committee. The coming edition...

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