State Council of the People's Republic of China

China tightens exit-entry and national security regulations

10 clusters · 20 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: China implements new travel restrictions over security concerns

In late July 2026, the State Council issued a 19-article set of Exit and Entry Administration Regulations, signed by Premier Li Qiang, slated to take effect on 15 September. Replacing the 2012-2013 framework, the rules e

China investigation of fatal Qingdao shipyard fire

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: China State Council investigates fatal Qingdao shipyard fire

Following a fatal fire on a foreign cargo ship at the Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. facility in Shandong province, Chinese authorities have initiated extensive safety inspections and investigations. The incident,

China health and population development planning

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: China to expand childcare and pediatric services to boost birth rates

As part of the upcoming “15th Five-Year Plan,” China is implementing broad strategies to upgrade its health industry and manage population development. Initial efforts focus on transitioning the health sector from disea

Taiwan-China security and regulatory tensions

3 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: China implements new travel restrictions and exit bans

Security concerns regarding Taiwan have centered on both military deterrence and regulatory pressures from Beijing. Initial discussions focused on the risks of maritime blockades and grey-zone threats, with Taiwanese off

China Fifteenth Five-Year Plan strategic development

4 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: China unveils new intellectual property strategy for 2026–2030

China is advancing strategic planning for its upcoming ‘Fifteenth Five-Year Plan’ period, with a significant focus on intellectual property (IP) and industrial modernization. The State Council approved the ‘15th Five-Ye

China exit and entry regulation changes

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: China to implement new exit and entry management regulations

China is set to implement new exit and entry regulations under State Council Decree No. 841, effective September 15. These rules allow authorities to prohibit Chinese nationals from leaving the country if they are deemed

Chinese real estate market regulatory easing

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Chinese cities implement new real estate incentives and subsidies

Major Chinese cities, including Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Beijing, have been easing home-buying restrictions to stabilize the real estate sector. Beijing’s measures, effective August 8, include reducing the requ

Hong Kong rental market price adjustments and disputes

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Hong Kong public rental housing rents to rise by 2.04% in 2026

Hong Kong is experiencing various adjustments and disputes regarding rental costs. In the private sector, a tenant reported a dispute with a mainland Chinese landlord who demanded a 33 percent rent increase mid-lease, de

Death and cremation of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji

6 clusters · 93 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Zhu Rongji memorial absence sparks speculation on political tensions

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, a central figure in China’s economic history, was cremated in Beijing on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery. Zhu passed away on August 12 at the age of 98

China gig worker social security reforms

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: China expands housing provident fund uses for renovations and fees

In early August 2026, Chinese authorities announced two major policy initiatives aimed at extending social‑security benefits to the country’s large gig‑worker population. First, the Ministry of Market Regulation drafted