Policy Mining & Resources18 JUN 2026

China issues 79-article framework to secure critical mineral supply chain

Premier Li Qiang has promulgated 79 implementing regulations under China's revised mineral resources law, taking effect June 15. The framework spans mining, processing, utilisation, and stockpiling in a single coordinated instrument — covering rare earths and other critical minerals explicitly.

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Policy Aerospace & Defence27 June 2026

China strips six military lawmakers of NPC seats as Xi's purge continues

Six military figures have been removed from China's national parliament, the latest episode in Xi Jinping's ongoing purge of the defence establishment. NPC membership carries formal political legitimacy, making removal a public act of disgrace rather than a routine administrative change.

Policy Finance & Fintech Asia Pacific Biotech & Health27 June 2026

Bank of China designated as Indonesia's official RMB clearing bank

China's central bank has formally authorised Bank of China's Jakarta Branch to serve as Indonesia's RMB clearing hub, extending BOC's clearing network to 19 countries and regions.

Policy Energy & Cleantech26 June 2026

NDRC and NEA launch 15th five-year energy system plan targeting nine heavy industries

China's top planning agency has released two parallel energy policy documents within 48 hours, anchored by a three-year carbon reduction campaign covering nine industrial sectors that together account for over 90% of China's carbon emissions.