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2044 implied HN points β€’ 22 Jan 24
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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 β€’ 24 Oct 23
🌍 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
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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 β€’ 14 Sep 23
🌍 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 β€’ 28 Sep 23
🌍 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.

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

373 implied HN points β€’ 09 Jan 24
🌍 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.

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

334 implied HN points β€’ 17 Jan 24
🌍 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.

Stocks; Xi Thought; Nukes

176 implied HN points β€’ 06 Feb 24
🌍 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.

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

137 implied HN points β€’ 25 Jan 24
🌍 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.

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

117 implied HN points β€’ 07 Feb 24
🌍 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.

Politburo Study Session on new productive forces ζ–°θ΄¨η”ŸδΊ§εŠ›; Xi and baozi; Security and development; Spring Festival travel weather worries

98 implied HN points β€’ 02 Feb 24
🌍 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