Speaking at the 12 February meeting of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Xi Jinping, the General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee stressed that epidemic control measures had entered a critical stage and called for an increased effort to maintain medical supplies and daily necessities, as well as to expedite the resumption of production to the maximum capacity. More
Hong Kong, traditionally a gateway bringing goods and people to and from Mainland China, is receiving a 21st-century makeover, transforming itself into a portal for data, finance, talents and services – as well as goods. More
With China committed to developing a specialist human resources services sector with a truly global outlook and a market value of RMB2 trillion (US$ 300 billion) by 2020, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security has published its roadmap for meeting those objectives. More
Increasing the GDP contribution of its strategic emerging industries to 16% of the province-wide total is one of the primary aims of a new five-year plan announced by the local government in Guangdong. More
The 13th Five-Year Plan for the Development of the Semi-conductor Lighting Industry has been jointly published by the National Development and Reform Commission and several other government ministries. More
The 13th Five-Year Plan for the Development of Cold Chain Logistics has been released by Guangdong’s Department of Commerce. Under the terms of the plan, a new emphasis has been placed on the development of cold chain logistics in the fresh agricultural produce and food sectors, while the development of similar facilities for e-commerce operators in the food, pharmaceuticals and fresh agricultural produce sectors has also been prioritised. More
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area will bring about new opportunities. Hong Kong’s strengths in financial services, professional services and international ties can contribute to the transformation and upgrading of industries in the Bay Area into a world-class city cluster with international. This article provides some initial thoughts regarding the development of the Bay Area and the roles of Hong Kong. More
The 13th Five-Year Plan for the Development of Information Technology in China’s Financial Sector has recently been released by the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). The new plan stresses the need for the financial sector to support the deepening of reform, promote the innovative development of inclusive finance, while striking an appropriate balance between development and security. More
China will step up efforts to shore up weak spots in the economy, push up the development and upgrading momentum and improve people’s livelihood by way of reforms and opening up, according to a State Council executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang on 5 September. More
Livelihood issues steal the spotlight in the draft outline of the 13th Five-Year Plan on National Economic and Social Development of China, released during the on-going 4th Session of the 12th National People’s Congress. More
