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January 21, 2026

Academic societies and industry associations were added as a key focus of the campaign, and the CCDI vowed to crack down on extravagant lifestyles.

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Markets and Finance Plenum Notes

January 19, 2026

Exports and industrial activity were solid in December, while retail sales, real estate, and investment were all weak.

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January 14, 2026 in Markets and Finance, Plenum Notes

Two Chinese LLM startups were listed in Hong Kong last week and saw their share prices surge significantly.

January 12, 2026 in Markets and Finance, Plenum Notes

Domestic passenger car sales had a double-digit yoy decline in December 2025.

January 7, 2026 in Plenum Notes, U.S.-China

The text of the deal reached in Busan has still not been released, and purchase commitments do not seem to be following the original timeline.