The government removed the phrase “downward trend in the economy,” indicating a more positive outlook, the National Economic Daily reported, citing the meeting of the Communist Party of China in Beijing that ended October 28. The Party also said it will boost support to impoverished regions and control asset bubbles.
中央定调经济工作：货币政策要抑“泡沫”防“风险”
No Change in monetary policy
The yuan’s depreciation against the US dollar won’t alter China’s monetary policy, reported the People’s Daily overseas edition on Saturday.
人民日报海外版：中国货币政策“转向”猜测无根据
China to “revolutionize” energy use
China will “revolutionize” production and use of renewable energy in a policy plan running through 2030, said Shanghai Securities Journal, citing Wang Yong, an official with the State Council. Separately, GCL Power Holdings said it will cut the cost of producing solar panel polysilicon to US$8 per kilogram by 2020.
王勇：中国将发布《能源生产和消费革命战略2016-2030年战略规划》
PPP projects expand to infrastructure
More Public-Private Partnership projects will start in energy, transportation, water conservation, environmental protection, agriculture, forestry and major municipal projects, said the National Development and Reform commission on October 24, reported the National Economic Daily.
发改委发布PPP项目实施导则 禁止排斥限制或歧视民间资本
Airport construction, services to be liberalized
Aviation authority will open up construction of airports and related services to private investors, according to Xinhua news agency report on October 30, citing a policy paper.
民航局鼓励社会资本投资建设运营民用机场
NPC to meet on nuclear safety, other bills
Nuclear safety, environmental protection, and promotion of small to medium enterprises are some of the items on the agenda when the National Party Congress Standing Committee meets through November 7, according to China News. Others include an extradition treaty with Pakistan and giving more authority to the Supreme Court to promote corporate transparency.
人大常委会31日将开会 审议核安全法草案议案
CSRC expands scope of IPO assessments
China Securities Regulatory Commission will expand its scope of investigation into companies planning IPOs to include corporate disclosure and governance, structure of shares, and collaboration with local regulators, Tencent news reported, citing an unnamed source. Ten companies have been identified for assessment.
IPO再掀新一轮核查风暴 各地证监局交叉检查项目
Gree’s motion to acquire Yinlong Group fails
Gree’s attempt to buy energy company Yinlong Group failed at a shareholder meeting as expected, Yicai news said, citing a company statement. Gree in August offered to buy Yinlong for 13 billion yuan.
格力并购议案被否，业内人士称“并非意外”
National standard set for respiratory masks
The first national standards for respiratory masks will be introduced from November 1, China News Service reported.
首个民用防护口罩国标下月实施