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South China Morning Post
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- South China Morning Post
‘Actionable results', new ideas needed to boost China's consumption, No 4 official says
The Communist Party's chief theoretician has urged groups outside the party – including China's eight minor political parties , industry and commerce representatives, and public figures without party affiliation – to contribute to the discussion on how to boost domestic demand, as Beijing steps up efforts to entice the public to spend more. Improving domestic demand is a strategic priority and a necessary step towards ensuring the long-term and healthy development of China's economy, said Wang Huning, head of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and China's No 4 official, at a meeting of the political advisory body on Wednesday that was specifically dedicated to boosting demand. 'Efforts should focus on key issues related to expanding domestic demand, delivering more in-depth, detailed and practical research outcomes, and ensuring that these findings are effectively translated into actionable results,' he said. Wang also called for improvements in the quality of field research and the overall standard of policy proposals and political consultation, according to a statement published by party mouthpiece Xinhua after the meeting. The fresh comments make Wang the latest high-ranking Chinese official to join the chorus championing the need to expand domestic demand, led by President Xi Jinping Wang's remarks came just a couple of weeks before a meeting of China's cabinet, the 24-member Politburo, scheduled for the end of the month, and with analysts expecting further demand-side stimulus policies as China struggles to lift domestic consumption.
South China Morning Post
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- South China Morning Post
Beijing vows punishment over Taiwan's tightened residency rules for mainland spouses
Beijing has pledged to punish those who enforce Taiwan's residency restrictions for mainland Chinese spouses , with Communist Party mouthpiece People's Daily slamming Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te's recent remarks about 'removing impurities' on the island. On Wednesday, Chen Binhua, a spokesman for Beijing's Taiwan Affairs Office, described the island's tightened residency rules as 'a typical case of illegal abuse of power' and accused Taiwanese authorities of 'discriminatory treatment and deliberate suppression that expose the nature of separatists'. Chen said Taiwanese authorities were 'deliberately targeting mainland spouses who have lived and settled in Taiwan for many years – some for over two decades' by demanding that they submit documents showing they had abandoned their mainland residency. 'For the 'Taiwan independence' enforcers and accomplices who persecute mainland spouses, we will show no leniency, pursue accountability in accordance with the law, and punish them severely without exception,' he said. Under Lai, Taipei has tightened enforcement of residency rules for mainland-born spouses in an effort to cleanse what the island's leader has called 'infiltration' of Taiwanese society by mainland China. In April, Taiwan's National Immigration Agency announced that mainland spouses who had obtained identity cards before 2004 must submit a certificate showing they had abandoned their mainland residency. They were given a deadline of June 30 to submit the documentation. Those who do not comply may have their Taiwan residence permits and household registration revoked.
South China Morning Post
5 hours ago
- South China Morning Post
Books on President Xi Jinping's thoughts to serve as ‘action guide' for Hongkongers
The launch of the traditional Chinese version of three books on President Xi Jinping's thoughts should serve as an 'action guide' for residents to contribute to Hong Kong and the nation's development, Beijing's top official in the city has said. Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu also said on Wednesday during the books' release that the new editions would enable residents to gain a deeper understanding of Xi's thoughts. The three books, which centre on Xi's thoughts on education, culture and his engagement with the Chinese and global communities, were published in the traditional script and rolled out in the city for the first time after their release in mainland China last year. Zhou Ji, director of Beijing's liaison office in Hong Kong, said the debut of the books would allow readers in the city and Macau as well as those overseas to better understand Xi's thoughts. 'The release of the three books in traditional Chinese in Hong Kong not only serves as an intellectual feast but also as a guide for action,' Zhou said in his speech at the book launch event. 'Let's cherish and make good use of this spiritual wealth to promote Hong Kong's better development and make greater contributions to the cause of building a strong nation and national rejuvenation.' He urged the city to obtain a comprehensive understanding of Xi's book on education and promote high-quality education development in Hong Kong, including strengthening patriotism education and building an international talent hub.
