The new year ushered in several personnel changes at the US-China Business Council (USCBC), which will continue the tradition of strong leadership in the organization’s key roles.
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As of January 1, married couples in China can have two children, marking the official end to the 35-year, one-child policy.
Following 10 months of silence, the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee in December passed China’s first Counterterrorism Law effe
Efforts over the past year to enhance China’s information technology security policies have raised serious concerns among foreign-industry players.
PRC personnel changes at the central level, announced during the final quarter of 2015, include appointments and promotions in ministries responsible for technology innovation, financial reform and other areas of interest to foreign companies.
Woeful performance data from China’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) may be increasing calls for reform, but a recent policy package does not appear to address fundamental issues around governance and market orientation, despite the accompanying rhetoric.
At the Chinese government’s last major meeting of the year, leaders committed to structural reforms and policies to stabilize a slowing economy.
Over the past month, leaders from across the globe have met in a series of forums to discuss global trade, investment, and security across the Asia-Pacific.
China’s 12th Five-Year Plan ends along with 2015, and it is important to reflect on what was and was not accomplished as China maps out the next five years.
US officials seeking resolution of a high-profile, ongoing accounting dispute hit a roadblock in negotiations in October, but it is unclear how the setback will impact their future negotiating strategy.