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Two Sessions 2019 (Lianghui)

Chief Executive Carrie Lam leaves for an Executive Council meeting after meeting the press, at the Hong Kong government headquarters in Admiralty on May 26. Photo: Robert Ng
Carrie Lam

Letters | Carrie Lam and police lose trust with mainland-style tactics

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Opinion | What hurtful response to NPC delegate’s death says about Hong Kong

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China economy

Editorial | New law a major step in protecting interests of foreign investors

China technology

Opinion | Foreign firms will need to up their game in China with new investment law

While foreign firms have long clamoured for greater access to the Chinese market, they will need to catch up with Chinese innovators to reap the benefits of the more level playing field.

Illustration: Craig Stephens
Huawei

‘World’s biggest ad’: China’s top official in Hong Kong taunts US over Huawei arrest

Wang Zhimin, director of mainland’s liaison office, made remarks at forum to discuss outcomes of nation’s annual political sessions.

China economy

China’s VAT cut still does not do enough for small manufacturers

Owners play down suggestions it could boost domestic business and aid employment to help offset the slowdown in growth caused by the US-China trade war.

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City Beat

City Beat | How Hong Kong can reap double benefits from China’s new foreign investment law

City is lucky to enjoy the best of both worlds but those same advantages also mean growing international scrutiny.

Xi Jinping

Sino File | As China chases growth, pollution and poverty will take a back seat

It’s bad news for those blue skies: in a year of sensitive political anniversaries, stability obsessed Beijing is likely to prioritise economic growth over its ‘three critical battles’ against financial risks, pollution and poverty

China Briefing

China Briefing | ‘Di Jihong’, ‘Gao Jihei’: signs China’s flattery of Xi has gone too far

Going by official media, the intensity of pledges of allegiance to the president were reminiscent of the 1960s heyday of Mao Zedong. But the Chinese people have grown more mature about political indoctrination.

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China ‘won’t undermine EU in exchange for deal to end US trade war’

Olive branch from Beijing follows increasing concern in Europe that China is a ‘strategic rival’ that may undermine its interests.

Europe has become increasingly wary about China’s influence. Photo: Reuters
China economy

China will not ‘discriminate’ between state and private companies

Premier ends National People’s Congress by promising to introduce measures to alleviate burdens felt by the private sector.

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Li Keqiang says China must ‘turn the blade inward’ to boost jobs

Premier promises 11 million new jobs as China tries to ensure social stability, with tax cuts and reduced red tape to help private companies.

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The schmoozing and snoring ends not with a bang but a whimper

Reporters’ hopes they would get to pose a question on one of the burning topics of the day were quickly dashed.

China economy

Foreign investment law shows China serious about opening up says Li Keqiang

Chinese Premier stressed that the law will regulate officials’ behaviour, making sure foreign investors’ rights will be protected.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang speaks to media at a press conference after the 2nd Session of the 13th National People's Congress closed at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday, March 15, 2019. Photo: Simon Song
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Top court stung as legislators have say on legal paper scandal

‘Unanswered questions’ over judge-turned-whistleblower who admitted losing documents for major trial results in lowest approval rating in three years.

The whistleblower case that shook the Chinese Supreme People's Court meant this year’s National People’s Congress was not as welcoming of the court’s report as it has been in the past. Photo: AFP
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Chinese premier says economic decoupling from US ‘not realistic or possible’

Li Keqiang refutes spying suggestion, saying it is ‘not how China behaves’ and that Beijing would never require Chinese companies to do so.

Li Keqiang

Li Keqiang reassures Hong Kong over China’s foreign investment law

Some in the city worried it would miss out on benefits of tweaks to how overseas companies are treated. But premier offers highest-level affirmation yet that it will not.

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Li Keqiang’s report passes with no votes against – a show of approval?

The ballot of the National People’s Congress is often seen as barometer of an incumbent premier’s popularity, with hundreds having opposed some of Li’s past reports – but he is seen as face of Xi Jinping’s policies.

Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and Premier Li Keqiang applaud during the closing session of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on Friday. Photo: AP
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China needs 11 million new jobs next year to ensure stability, premier says

Uncertainty persists even as the National People’s Congress passes a law protecting foreign investment in China, and several proposals to fend off an economic downturn.

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New law to level playing field for foreign investors approved by China

Attempt by Beijing to address key issues raised by US President Donald Trump as part of the US-China trade war including forced technology transfer and market access.

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China’s home appliance queen plays down US-China trade war

Outspoken Gree Electric chairwoman and National People’s Congress delegate Dong Mingzhu rules out price cuts to expand market share overseas amid US-China trade war.

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China steps up military tech drive in bid to challenge US dominance

Country is pumping more resources into developing equipment ranging from better guns to state-of-the-art warplanes, according to armaments specialists.

Two J-20 stealth fighter jets perform at an air show in Guangdong province last year. Although they are among China’s most advanced planes, they still rely on Russian engines. Photo: AP
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Why China is struggling to realise its dream of a Hainan hi-tech paradise

The southern tropical province is to be transformed into a digital free trade zone, but there is still much to be done as officials struggle to meet the grand plan’s ambitious targets.

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Taiwan ‘can’t resist historic trend towards unification’

Zhang Zhijun, head of the semi-official Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait, says mainland’s growing strength means it will inevitably achieve its goal.

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US-China trade war takes air out of Chinese art market bubble

But fleeing speculators could leave room for other buyers to collect at affordable prices, insiders say.

The trade war took its toll on the Chinese art market last year, insiders say. Photo: Ink Asia
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China’s foreign investment law is too vague, says US business group

American Chamber of Commerce in China welcomes legislation ‘in principle’ but says it doesn’t go into enough detail and needs more consultation.

China economy

Editorial | Banks need to change their attitude towards private enterprise

Despite repeated requests from Beijing for state-owned banks to lend to the private sector, it is still difficult for small and medium-sized firms to obtain credit

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Top Chinese adviser urges faith in party’s judgment in face of challenges

China must be ‘prepared to fight tough battles’ this year, the nation’s largest political advisory body is told on the final day of ‘two sessions’.

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