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Cracked! July Politburo Meeting Fails to Mention Real Estate; Beijing State-Owned Assets Rushed to Offload Housing
On July 30, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) convened its Politburo meeting to set the economic agenda for the second half of the year. The meeting emphasised the need for continued macroeconomic support and timely policy intensification, stating that policy must “maintain continuity and stability
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Withdrawing Money From Banks Has Become More Challenging Than Seeking Advice, Leaving Citizens Frustrated
Starting June 1, the regulations for large cash withdrawals from banks in mainland China have undergone a comprehensive upgrade....
Li Qiang's Influence Grows Amid Rumors of Xi's Comments: 'Li Qiang is Not Much Different from Me'
The question of whether Xi Jinping will be re-elected at the 21st National Congress has garnered significant attention both at home and abroad. On August 1, independent overseas media figure Jiang Wangzheng revealed in his program that the current Premier of the State Council, Li Qiang, is increasingly consolidating his power within the Communist Party....
PLA Commanders in Hong Kong and Macau No Longer Pledge Loyalty to Xi Jinping
According to reports from Chinese state media, on July 30, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) garrison in Hong Kong held a reception to celebrate the 98th anniversary of the founding of the PLA....
How Pakistan shot down India's cutting-edge fighter using Chinese gear
INDIA-PAKISTAN-CONFLICT:How Pakistan shot down India's cutting-edge fighter using Chinese gear...
The US said it had no choice but to deport them to a third country. Then it sent them home
USA-TRUMP-MIGRATION-DEPORTATIONS:The US said it had no choice but to deport them to a third country. Then it sent them home...
Trump orders nuclear submarines moved after Russian 'provocative statements'
USA-TRUMP-RUSSIA-SUBMARINES:Trump orders nuclear submarines moved after Russian 'provocative statements'...
Armenia, US to hold joint military drills On August 12-20, Interfax reports
ARMENIA-USA-DRILLS:Armenia, US to hold joint military drills On August 12-20, Interfax reports...
US appeals court keeps bar on Los Angeles federal immigration arrests
USA-MIGRATION-LOS-ANGELES:US appeals court keeps bar on Los Angeles federal immigration arrests...
Bessent says US has 'makings of a deal' with China
USA-TRUMP-TARIFFS-CHINA:Bessent says US has 'makings of a deal' with China...
Rwanda, Congo agree on outline for economic framework as part of peace deal
CONGO-SECURITY-USA:Rwanda, Congo agree on outline for economic framework as part of peace deal...
Court allows Trump to end union bargaining for federal workers
USA-TRUMP-BARGAINING-LAWSUIT:Court allows Trump to end union bargaining for federal workers...
Rep. Hamadeh applauds Trump's order on homelessness
(The Center Square) — President Donald Trump's executive order on homelessness continues to have people talking....
US judge rejects states' bid to block Trump diversity research funding cuts
USA-TRUMP-RESEARCH-LAWSUIT:US judge rejects states' bid to block Trump diversity research funding cuts...
Trump's signs order to bring back Presidential Fitness Test
(The Center Square) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test to American schools....
US defense bill proposes examination of Apple display supplier
USA-CHINA-BOE-TECH:US defense bill proposes examination of Apple display supplier...
Trump to fire Biden appointee leading BLS for mistakes in jobs report
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump said Friday he plans to immediately fire the Bureau of Labor Statistics leader, who was appointed by his predecessor and said he thought...
Adams vetoes bill to decriminalize street vending
(The Center Square) – New York City Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed a bill that sought to decriminalize illegal street vendors that have proliferated in the Big Apple amid a...
US, NATO developing novel funding mechanism for Ukraine weapons transfers
UKRAINE-CRISIS-TRUMP-FUNDING:US, NATO developing novel funding mechanism for Ukraine weapons transfers...
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to close after funding cut, in blow to local media
USA-TRUMP-CPB:Corporation for Public Broadcasting to close after funding cut, in blow to local media...
Trump eyes bringing Azerbaijan, Central Asian nations into Abraham Accords, sources say
USA-AZERBAIJAN-ABRAHAMACCORDS-ISRAEL:Trump eyes bringing Azerbaijan, Central Asian nations into Abraham Accords, sources say...
BlackRock loses bid to dismiss Texas climate collusion lawsuit
BLACKROCK-ESG-LAWSUIT:BlackRock loses bid to dismiss Texas climate collusion lawsuit...
DeSantis: Florida has arrested nearly 3,000 migrants
(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Friday that state law enforcement officers "have apprehended almost 3,000 illegal aliens," with 500 of them having criminal records....
US plans to test Medicare, Medicaid coverage for weight-loss drugs, Washington Post reports
USA-HEALTH-MEDICARE:US plans to test Medicare, Medicaid coverage for weight-loss drugs, Washington Post reports...
Trump tariff list: Here's the full list of rates by country
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs will go into effect next week and added imports' duties will apply to shipments by vessel starting Oct. 5....
Beijing Reports 44 Dead and 9 Missing in Torrential Rain—Disaster Victims Say Over 300 Missing
On July 31, at a press conference on flood prevention and disaster relief, Beijing authorities reported that as of 12:00 PM that day, torrential rains in the northern mountainous regions of the city had caused 44 deaths and left 9 people missing....
Nikkei: Military Direction May Shift Dramatically, Warning Xi Jinping Against Arbitrary Decision-Making
Recently, the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of China introduced new regulations aimed at comprehensively eliminating 'harmful influences,' which have garnered significant attention....
Li Keqiang’s Final Warning to Xi Jinping Went Unheeded – A Personal Letter to the People of Taiwan Left Behind
On July 31, Shanghai entrepreneur Hu Liren once again made public a handwritten letter by former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. According to Hu, this letter was written by Li to the people of Taiwan, expressing his genuine emotions, deep concerns about cross-strait relations, rational reflection, and a respectful, hopeful outlook toward Taiwanese society....
What Are the Potential Variables in the Fourth Plenary Session? Will It Establish Xi Jinping's Successor?
On July 30, the Communist Party of China convened a Politburo meeting, which confirmed the schedule and agenda for the upcoming Fourth Plenary Session....
Casting a Net over Zhongnanhai—How Many "Scum of the Red Dynasty" Can You Haul In?
"Scum" is a Chinese term referring to the dregs of human society—those with depraved morals, vile behaviour, and who act against ethical norms and social decency....
Trump: Fed board should assume control if Powell won't lower interest rates
USA-TRUMP-FED:Trump: Fed board should assume control if Powell won't lower interest rates...
Whistleblower says Obama-era intelligence ops demanded acceptance of Russia hoax
(The Center Square) – Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has declassified another report implying the Obama administration and Intelligence Community embarked on a bad-faith mission to link President Donald...