China: Daily Scan, November 15, 2021

Former provincial political advisor expelled from CPC, office: Xinhuanet
November 13, 2021

Xiao Yi, former vice chairman of the Jiangxi Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and removed from his post for grave violations of Party discipline and laws. An investigation conducted by the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission found that Xiao had abused his power to introduce and support enterprises to engage in virtual currency mining activities, which go against the country’s industrial policies. Click here to read…

China seeks public opinion on internet data protection draft regulations: Xinhuanet
November 14, 2021

The Cyberspace Administration of China on Sunday issued a set of draft management regulations on protecting internet data security to solicit opinion from the public. According to the regulations, the country shall establish a category- and class-based data protection system. Click here to read…

Suspect in massive embezzlement case repatriated to China: Xinhuanet
November 14, 2021

Xu Guojun, a former Bank of China (BOC) manager and a suspect in duty-related crimes, has been repatriated to China, authorities said Sunday. The former head of the Kaiping sub-branch of the BOC in south China’s Guangdong Province, fled to the United States in 2001. The other two former managers involved in this case, Yu Zhendong and Xu Chaofan, were repatriated in 2004 and 2018, respectively. Click here to read…

Xi’s speech builds consensus for Asia-Pacific cooperation, injects impetus into global recovery: China Military
November 14, 2021

President Xi Jinping’s proposals on deepening regional cooperation at the 28th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting build consensus to overcome difficulties, and inject impetus into global economic recovery, overseas experts have said. Promoting the building of an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future is especially important, said Bambang Suryono, chairman of Asia Innovation Study Center, an Indonesian think tank. Click here to read…

Beijing Stock Exchange to start trading: People’s Daily
November 15, 2021

The Beijing Stock Exchange will start trading on Nov. 15. It will serve small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on innovation, promote the implementation of various policies and contribute to the high-quality growth of China’s real economy. Click here to read…

China aims to preliminarily cover major cities with IoT by end of 2023: People’s Daily

November 13, 2021

The Internet of Things (IoT) is playing an increasingly prominent role in the production and life of people in all sectors as digital and intelligent transformation and upgrading of industries speeds up. With sensing and network communications technologies as its major means, the IoT is infrastructure that provides services including the sensing, transmission, and processing of information through ubiquitous connection among people, machines, and objects. Click here to read…

China to strengthen crackdown on abnormal patent agent activities: China Daily
November 12, 2021

China will further strengthen its crackdown on abnormal patent agent activities, according to the National Intellectual Property Administration (NIPA). The Chinese IPR authorities will penalize those agents involved in large quantities of abnormal patent applications or patent fabrication activities, either revoking their practice licenses or preventing them from taking on new business, said the NIPA on a new notice. Click here to read…

Private sector urged to contribute to green drive: China Daily
November 15, 2021

China is encouraging the involvement of private capital in environmental protection and restoration, aiming to promote the country’s high-quality development, according to a guideline released by the State Council, China’s Cabinet, on Wednesday. The guideline said China will encourage and support the engagement of private capital throughout the process of environmental protection, including investment, design, restoration and management. Click here to read…

China’s L-15 advanced jet trainer showcased at Dubai Airshow, reflecting nation’s attention to Middle East arms market: Global Times
November 14, 2021

China displayed its L-15 advanced jet trainer at the Dubai Airshow in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday along with other Chinese arms products, the first time that the Chinese military aviation sector has systematically exhibited its products in a large comprehensive international airshow outside the country since the COVID-19 pandemic. Choosing the L-15, which is regarded as China’s best model in terms of advanced trainers, for display in Dubai despite the pandemic reflects that China attaches great importance to the Middle East military market, experts said. Click here to read…

China’s Communist Party backs Xi Jinping’s firm hand on Hong Kong and Taiwan: South China Morning Post
November 12, 2021

The Chinese Communist Party in a communique on Thursday endorsed President Xi Jinping’s policies on Hong Kong and Taiwan as part of his major political achievements.
The move indicates Beijing continues to hold a firm red line on the two regions, as they will be recognised as important parts of Xi’s legacy. In a communique issued at the close of a four-day plenary session, the party’s top leadership said: “With regard to upholding the policy of ‘one country, two systems’ and promoting national reunification, the Central Committee has adopted a series of measures to address both the symptoms and root problems of the relevant issues, and resolutely implemented the principle that Hong Kong and Macau must be governed by patriots.” Click here to read…