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China Moves to Digitize, Protect Industrial Heritage
China's MIIT will build a national industrial heritage archive database and expand digital tools to protect 264 national-level industrial heritage sites.
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Consumer AffairsEurope
Belgium's New Rules Take Effect on October 1
From dentist ID checks to a ban on misleading energy discounts and Wallonia's renovation overhaul, here is what changes across Belgium on October 1.
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Domestic PolicyChina
China Sets Digital Rural Roadmap Through 2030
China unveiled a 2026-2030 action plan to advance digital infrastructure and services in rural areas, targeting technology, e-commerce and governance.
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Policy & EconomyChina
China Unveils First National Policy for Heritage Industries
Six Chinese ministries issue landmark policy to modernize silk, tea, porcelain and other historical classic industries while preserving cultural heritage.
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Economy
China's Seven Ministries Target Trillion-Yuan Growth
Seven Chinese ministries launch initiative to expand commodity consumption, targeting 60 trillion yuan in retail sales by 2030.
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EconomyInternational
China Unveils Sweeping Consumer Goods Upgrade Initiative
Seven Chinese ministries target 60 trillion yuan in retail sales by 2030 and 10-trillion-yuan green, smart, and health markets.
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Healthcare Policy
China Unveils Five-Year Plan to Reform Healthcare Insurance
China's healthcare authority releases its 15th Five-Year Plan to improve insurance efficiency and reduce medical costs by 2030.
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PolicyDisaster Prevention
China Unveils Ambitious Geological Disaster Prevention Plan
China's Ministry of Natural Resources releases 15th Five-Year Plan for geological disaster prevention, expanding risk zones and AI monitoring.
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HealthEconomy
China expands drug procurement with 65 new medicines
China's 12th national drug procurement round adds 65 medicines, easing patient costs while introducing new rules to curb extreme price cuts.
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EconomyPolicy
Belgium to Charge Firms for Consumer Complaints
Belgian firms pay EUR 250-500 per consumer complaint to the Ombudsman starting Jan 2027. New rules phase out subsidies, saving the state EUR 550K yearly.
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PolicyEconomy
China Unveils Tourism Powerhouse Plan for 2030
China issues its first national-level tourism powerhouse plan, targeting 190M inbound arrivals and $150B in spending by 2030.
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Policy & RegulationTechnology
China Proposes Major Overhaul of E-Commerce Law
China releases draft amendment to E-Commerce Law, expanding regulatory scope to cover influencers, live-stream hosts, and cross-border e-commerce.
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PoliticsPolicy
China Unveils Fifth National Human Rights Action Plan
China releases its fifth National Human Rights Action Plan (2026-2030), outlining commitments across economic, social, civil, and digital rights.
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PoliticsPolicy
China Approves Education, Environment Plans at State Council
Premier Li Qiang chairs State Council meeting approving education, environment five-year plans, audit rectification, science goals, and traffic law reform.
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Politics
China Releases Fifth National Human Rights Action Plan
China unveils its fifth National Human Rights Action Plan for 2026-2030, with new chapters on AI governance, digital rights, and quantifiable targets.
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Policy & Governance
China Unveils Plan for Modern Emergency Response System
China's State Council issues a 15th Five-Year Plan for a modern emergency response system, targeting prevention-oriented governance by 2030.
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