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Same Crime, Same Time
China has issued a new judicial interpretation that lowers thresholds for legal liability for corruption in private enterprises, aligning them with public-sector standards in a push for unified anti-graft enforcement
Code Green
A landmark code passed this year marks a new era in China's eco-governance. Lead drafter Chen Haisong discusses how it integrates fragmented environmental laws, ensures accountability and protects public health
Common Identity
Cheng Li-wun's visit to the Chinese mainland highlights a reaffirmed emphasis on common cultural and historical identity and political consensus as a basis for cross-Strait engagement, though Taiwan's internal political divisions constrain its broader impact
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Application Overreach
Faced with a multitude of administrative apps set up by governments at all levels, now consolidation and deletion is needed to streamline processes
Gateway to the World
With the launch of an island-wide free trade port featuring special customs operations for trade liberalization and investment facilitation, China is eyeing developing the province into a pivotal gateway that links it to the global economy through deeper opening-up and institutional innovation
New Metrics
With the newly unveiled 15th Five-year Plan (2026-2030), China has set a course for the next stage of modernization, aiming for innovation-driven growth, domestic resilience and wider opening up, and more “investment in people”