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Received — 27 October 2026 ⏭

China Steps In to Rescue Stocks, But the Market Continues to Fall

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By: Alexandra Stevenson and Murphy Zhao
27 October 2026 at 17:15
The Communist Party uses a “national team” of state-owned investment funds to stem the market rout. But this time, investors are not sure it will work.

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President Xi Jinping of China has convened senior leaders to set the government’s agenda, but the economy is likely to take a back seat to politics.
Received — 26 October 2026 ⏭

‘Pull Out the Sick Trees’: Xi’s Constant Purges Pave Way for Next Term

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By: Chris Buckley
26 October 2026 at 07:00
The Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who is likely preparing to secure a fourth term in power in 2027, has complained that officials cannot be trusted.

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President Xi Jinping of China is expected to secure a fourth term as leader of the ruling Communist Party next year. He has warned that too many officials fail to faithfully carry out his orders.
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