A breakthrough in the trade war, but how long will it last?
China, U.S. sign phase one trade deal in trade war breakthrough, but tariffs and issues remain; Reuters reports imminent first rules for online-only banks in China, foreign participation welcomed; and U.S. venture investment in China sinks to six-year low amid trade war and slowing Chinese economy
U.S. tightens supervision over AI software exports with China in mind; JPMorgan Chase applies for majority stake in Chinese futures business; and China opens up oil and gas industry to foreign players
Eligible consumption taxpayers are re-defined
Alibaba raises $13 billion in Hong Kong secondary listing; MSCI wants more hedging tools and easier settlement cycles before further stock inclusion; Trump signs Hong Kong democracy act in trade war setback
Non-investment type FIEs are allowed to use their investment capital in equity investment
Heilongjiang FTZ builds ties with Russia
Yunnan FTZ proposes innovative frontier and cross-border economic cooperation
Shandong FTZ builds ties with Japan and South Korea
Concessions from both sides in limited China-U.S. phase one trade deal; Chinese tech firms and security bureaus blacklisted over human rights accusations; and caps on foreign fund managers in China to be removed in April