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Xi on financial development; Premier Li's Davos speech; MSS on Taiwan; Spring Festival travel

334 implied HN points โ€ข 17 Jan 24
๐ŸŒ World Politics China Taiwan Economy International relations
  1. Xi Jinping emphasizes strong financial development based on solid economic foundation and key core financial elements.
  2. Annual seminar for provincial and ministerial-level cadres focuses on promoting high-quality financial development.
  3. Efforts to accelerate the construction of a modern financial system with Chinese characteristics are crucial for building a strong financial nation.

CCDI Plenum; PLA corruption; MSS, MI6 and 007; Xizang; Apple AirDrop

373 implied HN points โ€ข 09 Jan 24
๐ŸŒ World Politics
  1. The Third Plenum of the CCDI is focusing on deepening efforts to rectify corruption in key areas like finance, state-owned enterprises, energy, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure projects.
  2. Xi Jinping emphasized the need to intensify punishment for bribery and conduct serious investigations into those who repeatedly engage in corrupt practices.
  3. Efforts are being made to recover and correct undue benefits obtained from bribery and set examples by publicizing typical cases.

Second Thomas Shoal approaching a crisis?; Wang Yi to visit the US; Spy games intensify; Real estate, debt and stock market support; Malaise

923 implied HN points โ€ข 24 Oct 23
๐ŸŒ World Politics Crisis Real Estate Debt Stock Market
  1. PRC ships rammed Philippine vessels in South China Sea, escalation of crisis at Second Thomas Shoal
  2. Wang Yi visiting US, part of effort to have Xi Jinping attend APEC in San Francisco and meet with Biden
  3. Intensifying spy war between US and China, with recent revelations of alleged US spies and Five Eyes discussing threats from China

Stocks; Xi Thought; Nukes

176 implied HN points โ€ข 06 Feb 24
๐ŸŒ World Politics China Leadership Military
  1. Stock market in China dropped sharply but recovered after regulatory intervention and state buying.
  2. Xi Jinping Thought campaign has ended, but uncertainty remains about its impact on cadres.
  3. Ousted PLA officials faced removal for 'serious violations of discipline and law', with more detentions occurring.

Reform and Development of Global Governance; Xi meets Venezuelan President; EU to probe PRC EV subsidies; Apple and Tesla risks; No property tax on agenda

904 implied HN points โ€ข 14 Sep 23
๐ŸŒ World Politics Global Governance China Europe United States Venezuela
  1. China proposes reforms for global governance, highlighting global security, sustainable development, human rights, and strengthening the U.N.
  2. China upgrades relations with Venezuela to a strategic partnership, signing cooperation deals related to the Belt and Road Initiative.
  3. The EU launches an investigation into potential subsidies for Chinese electric vehicles, which could impact German interests.

Politburo meeting, no announcement of Third Plenum; Li Shangfu missing from study session; Evergrande chairman under "control"; TikTok

766 implied HN points โ€ข 28 Sep 23
๐ŸŒ World Politics International relations Economic Policy Government Foreign Policy Social Impact
  1. The Politburo meeting did not announce the dates for the Third Plenum, raising speculation about possible delays or disagreements.
  2. During the Politburo Study Session on WTO reform, key officials were absent, indicating potential areas of concern.
  3. Evergrande's chairman being placed under police surveillance raises doubts about the company's ability to avoid liquidation, impacting other struggling real estate firms.

Stock market; RMB; Xi and culture; US-China meetings; Messi mess in Hong Kong

117 implied HN points โ€ข 07 Feb 24
๐ŸŒ World Politics International Finance
  1. Stock market had a good Tuesday with significant market movements and policy updates from China's regulators.
  2. Central Huijin is buying ETFs and new policies aim to restrict short-selling and margin lending.
  3. Regulators are planning to update leadership on market conditions and policy initiatives, sparking optimism for market rescue efforts.

RRR cut; Talking up stock market; Liu Jianchao; Teslas and security; Red Sea

137 implied HN points โ€ข 25 Jan 24
๐ŸŒ World Politics Economy Central Bank Policy Government China
  1. PBoC announced a surprise reduction in the reserve ratio requirement to stabilize the economy and markets.
  2. PBoC is establishing a credit market department to focus on key tasks outlined by Xi last year.
  3. The timing and method of delivering the message about the RRR cut may be more important than the actual cut itself.

Politburo Study Session on new productive forces ๆ–ฐ่ดจ็”ŸไบงๅŠ›; Xi and baozi; Security and development; Spring Festival travel weather worries

98 implied HN points โ€ข 02 Feb 24
๐ŸŒ World Politics Xi Jinping Security Development Weather
  1. Xi Jinping has discussed the importance of new productive forces in Marxist theory
  2. The Politburo Study Session focused on developing new productive forces
  3. Emphasis on promoting high-quality development for strengthening the country and rejuvenating the nation

Balloon blowup; PRC-Russia; Hong Kong trial; Real estate

1415 implied HN points โ€ข 07 Feb 23
  1. US-China relations may face challenges due to the recent balloon incident and demands for concessions
  2. Evidence revealing the true nature of the balloon may impact potential diplomatic visits
  3. PRC's response to the balloon incident may complicate efforts to de-escalate tensions with the US

Xi proposes a "Global Civilization Initiative"; PBoC; Missing bond data; Guo Wengui

1022 implied HN points โ€ข 15 Mar 23
๐ŸŒ World Politics Economic data Foreign Relations Global Cooperation
  1. Xi proposes the Global Civilization Initiative focused on respecting diversity, advocating common values, valuing civilization inheritance and innovation, and strengthening international cultural exchange.
  2. The US Summit for Democracy is sparking controversy with accusations of destabilizing the world through democracy promotion efforts.
  3. Economic data for January-February is showing a moderate Covid exit rebound, not as strong as anticipated.

2023 Weekly Discussion Thread #6: Wang Yi in Europe; US-China; Struggle ๆ–—ไบ‰; Bao Fan; Football and Semiconductors corruption

963 implied HN points โ€ข 17 Feb 23
๐ŸŒ World Politics Diplomacy Relations Security International Agreements
  1. Consider the implications of the US-China balloon incident and potential Biden-Xi phone call or Blinken-Wang Yi meeting.
  2. Reflect on how the visit of US deputy assistant secretary of defense for China to Taiwan will be viewed by PRC policymakers.
  3. Analyze what Wang Yi may achieve at the Munich Security Conference and during his visit to Russia.

Party reform plan; Central Social Work Department ไธญๅคฎ็คพไผšๅทฅไฝœ้ƒจ; Qin Gang speaks with Ukraine FM; TikTok

687 implied HN points โ€ข 16 Mar 23
๐ŸŒ World Politics Reform Financial system International relations
  1. A reform plan involving new Party bodies has been introduced to better control key parts of the system.
  2. The Central Financial Work Committee will impact the financial system, focusing on reducing corruption.
  3. The creation of the Central Commission for Science and Technology raises concerns about science and technology collaborations with other countries.