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CSRC mulls doubling fast-track refinancing cap to bolster innovation

China’s securities regulator is seeking public feedback on a package of proposed refinancing rule changes, including plans to raise the ceiling for fast-track small refinancing, as part of efforts to strengthen the capital market’s support for innovation-driven companies. The China Securities Regulatory Commission said on Friday that it is revising refinancing rules for listed companies…

China unveils plan to boost circular economy

BEIJING — China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said Friday that it has released a plan to advance the development of the country’s circular economy during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30). By 2030, a circular economy system covering production, consumption, recycling and utilization will be further optimized, with the resource recycling industry’s output…

‘Shanghai Summer’ Intl Consumption Season to attract more inbound travelers

Shanghai’s Party secretary announced the commencement of the 2026 “Shanghai Summer” International Consumption Season. [Photo by Shi Jing/chinadaily.com.cn] The 2026 “Shanghai Summer” International Consumption Season, which has entered its third edition this year, will come up with more new scenarios and further improve its services to attract more inbound travelers, officials and industry experts attending…

AI-related positions driving campus recruitment

Artificial intelligence capabilities are becoming increasingly essential for China’s graduating students, as AI-related positions jumped nearly 50 percent year-on-year and now account for almost four in every 10 campus recruitment openings, according to a new industry report. The report, released by Chinese recruitment platform Maimai, showed that the number of campus recruitment openings grew 3.56…

China drafts rules to strengthen financial cybersecurity oversight

China’s top financial regulators unveiled draft rules on Friday to strengthen cybersecurity management in the financial sector to better protect critical information infrastructure in the sector and guard against cyber risks evolving into financial risks. The People’s Bank of China said that it, together with the National Financial Regulatory Administration, the China Securities Regulatory Commission…

China disburses 200b yuan in ultra-long special treasury bonds for 2026 equipment upgrades

BEIJING – China has disbursed all 200 billion yuan ($29.39 billion) of ultra-long special treasury bonds to support equipment upgrades this year, the country’s top economic planner announced on Friday. The sum has been allocated by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) for equipment upgrades in 2026 under the large-scale equipment upgrades and consumer…

China-UK talks set stage for advancing trade cooperation

China is willing to work with the United Kingdom to accelerate the joint feasibility study for a bilateral services trade agreement, creating favorable conditions for further expanding cooperation in this area, the Ministry of Commerce said in an online statement on Friday. Co-chairing the 15th meeting of the China-UK Joint Economic and Trade Commission with…

AIM Congress eyes investment opportunities in Xinjiang

Eileen Jia, chief representative for Greater China at AIM Congress, expressed her pleasure of visiting Xinjiang in a recent interview with China Daily Website. Jia anticipated investing in the region, and supporting local enterprises in entering the Middle East market. Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please visit: Our Sponsor

Russian entrepreneur amazed by Xinjiang

Svetlana Van, a Russian entrepreneur, visited Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region for the first time recently. She was charmed by Xinjiang’s scenery and hospitable locals. Confident in Xinjiang’s market potential, she is looking forward to setting up a Russian goods pavilion in Xinjiang to strengthen China-Russia trade ties. Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please visit: Our Sponsor