China: Daily Scan, 02 November, 2020

Chinese premier stresses high-standard formulation of new five-year plan: People’s Daily

November 2, 2020

Premier Li Keqiang has called for high standards in formulating the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) for National Economic and Social Development to secure a good start in fully building a modern socialist country. Click here to read... [2]

PMI continues to expand as economic recovery powers ahead: China Daily

November 2, 2020

China's economy recovered steadily in October as the latest data showed the continuous expansion of the manufacturing and services sectors. Economists expect structural reforms and opening measures unveiled in the country's newly proposed five-year plan and its development goals for 2035 will help sustain long-term growth. Click here to read... [3]

China on alert as post-election US threatens turbulent times ahead: South China Morning Post

November 2, 2020

Beijing is on high alert as the chaotic White House race moves into its final days, with Communist Party insiders and observers warning that US-China relationshave entered one of the most uncertain and dangerous times in decades.The Chinese leadership is making it a priority to avoid confrontation and military conflict with Washington, they say, with increasing turbulence expected between now and the winner’s inauguration on January 20. Click here to read... [4]

The implications of China's next economic plans: CGTN

November 1, 2020

The past week witnessed an important event in Beijing, the fifth plenary session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC). The meeting, which focused on the country's next economic development plan, has attracted more attention than usual. Click here to read... [5]

7 Pro-Democracy Politicians Arrested in Hong Kong Over Heated Meeting: The New York Times

November 1,2020

The police arrested seven pro-democracy politicians early Sunday over a heated meeting in May, when the local legislature’s chambers were filled with protest over a battle for control over a key committee. Click here to read... [6]

PLA warplanes conduct sorties in Taiwan Straits on 25 days in October: Global Times

November 1, 2020

Amid recent US arms sales to the island of Taiwan, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) reportedly sent warplanes to the Taiwan Straits on at least 25 days out of the total of 31 days in October, setting a new record for frequency this year, and leading Chinese mainland military analysts to say on Sunday that the PLA's patrol and drill operations in the region have become completely routine and the PLA is in full grasp of the situation. Click here to read... [7]