President Xi announces a comprehensive, 14-point reform policy that has long-term implications for companies with business interests in China.
Key Points:
..President Xi Jinping has formalized a national commitment to...more
11/21/2017
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Conservation ,
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Environmental Impact Report (EIR) ,
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Green Finance ,
Impact Assessments ,
Lending ,
Multinationals ,
Natural Resources ,
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Regulatory Reform
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