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Topic: Investment and Business · show all topics
The State Council of the People's Republic of China has approved a plan to expand domestic and inbound consumption during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026–2030), setting a target of approximately 60 trillion yuan…
Regulatory guidance3 October 2026
Chinese Premier Li Qiang signed a State Council decree issuing 19-article regulations to optimize staffing, streamline local market supervisory mechanisms, and minimize operational disruptions for market entities, effective November 1.
Adopted legislation29 September 2026
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