China Orders Action on Next-Gen Networks and Overdue Payments at State Council Meeting
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Updated · Xinhua · Aug 21
China Orders Action on Next-Gen Networks and Overdue Payments at State Council Meeting
2 articles · Updated · Xinhua · Aug 21
Summary
Beijing set new policy tasks at a State Council executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Qiang, covering next-generation communications networks, overdue payments to enterprises, air quality and several draft regulations.
The meeting said China will coordinate terrestrial, space-based, international and integrated networks, while expanding smart-device use, developing applications in smart cities and intelligent manufacturing, and tightening protection of critical infrastructure and data.
Overdue corporate payments were a second priority, with the cabinet urging faster clearance and telling local governments to better use special-purpose bonds and special relending facilities; it also called for tougher action against unfair competition and tighter oversight of non-cash payment tools.
Air-quality measures included stronger fiscal, financial and pricing support for greener production and lifestyles, while separate draft revisions targeted power-safety accident response and township-level market-regulation offices.