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Bai Chongen on China’s new economic paradigm and closing the US tech gap

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Two Sessions 2026 (Lianghui)

‘Two sessions’ 2026: China’s zero corruption, financial superpower push

The opening session of China’s National People’s Congress in Beijing on March 5, 2026. Photo: AP

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In China’s vision for a ‘powerhouse’ stock market, it’s slow and steady over boom and bust

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

A screen displays the Dow Jones Industrial Average and other trading numbers following the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City. Photo: Reuters

Traders work on the floor as the Dow Jones Industrial Average surpasses the 50,000 mark at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City last month. Picture: Reuters

Beijing is emphasising gradual growth in its policies for capital markets, encouraging dividend payouts and drawing a contrast with the West.


Why China’s anti-corruption drive in academia is vital to its science and tech ambitions

The opening meeting of the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2025. Photo: Xinhua

Ahead of country’s annual ‘two sessions’ meetings, scientists urge more institutionalised and effective mechanisms to curb abuses of power.


China’s war on corruption – is this just the end of the beginning?

Zhang Youxia (centre) was China’s most senior uniformed official until his downfall this year. Photo: AFP

More ‘tigers’ are being culled than ever before in a campaign that could be becoming the new normal.


Can China’s roaring trade engine power the yuan’s challenge to the US dollar?

Beijing is using economic clout to reshape its global financial influence – a strategy analysts say could play out over decades.


In this series, the South China Morning Post delves into how Beijing’s efforts to defuse financial risks and root out political corruption have progressed, and what remains to be done.


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