Xi hosts Myanmar’s president in Beijing.
Today's events
Xi hosts Myanmar.
Xi held talks with Myanmar’s president, vowing to advance the Belt and Road China-Myanmar Economic Corridor and crack down on cross-border scam and gambling networks.1Jun 16 · State CouncilProperty slump.
Real-estate investment fell 16.2% in January–May and new-home sales dropped 13.5% by value, extending a multi-year property downturn that is dragging the wider economy.2Jun 16 · Stats BureauOutbound-investment law.
The State Council issued China’s first dedicated statute governing overseas investment, effective July 1, codifying state oversight of capital flowing abroad.3Jun 15 · State CouncilFinance-law overhaul.
Lawmakers will review a revision of the central-bank law and a new Financial Law at a June 23–26 session — a rewrite of financial governance.4Jun 16 · NPCFuture industries.
Xi’s Qiushi article (Issue 11, June 1) urges investment in quantum tech, fusion and embodied AI — the core of his “new quality productive forces” doctrine.5Jun 1 · QiushiAI-consumption push.
The internet regulator championed an “AI-plus-consumption” drive as the industry ministry rolled out national grading standards for AI-enabled consumer devices.6Jun 16 · Cyberspace Admin.Solar reset.
The energy administration declared the solar sector entering a “rational, steady, sustainable” phase after Beijing scrapped export tax rebates to end price wars and overcapacity.7Jun 12 · Energy Admin.Discipline drive.
The Communist Party anti-corruption body publicly named five cases of “distorted performance outlook” — officials who chased vanity projects at great public cost.8Jun 16 · CCDIAustralia rebuffed.
The defense ministry accused Australia of “distorting the facts” over a Yellow Sea aircraft encounter, calling the Australian frigate’s reconnaissance the real provocation.9Jun 16 · Defense Ministry
Voices
“On the new journey, we must — from the strategic height of building a strong nation and national rejuvenation — keep driving our future industries to new breakthroughs.”
Xi Jinping, Qiushi (Issue 11) · Jun 15
“Japan’s latest defense budget has topped 9 trillion yen, a postwar record for the 14th straight year, and its per-capita defense spending is now three times China’s.”
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian · Jun 110
“China and Myanmar are good neighbors linked by mountains and rivers; we will deepen high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and advance the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor.”
Premier Li Qiang · Jun 1611
“Production and supply rose steadily, employment and prices stayed generally stable, and foreign trade continued to show its resilience.”
National Bureau of Statistics, May economic review · Jun 1612
“The Australian side’s remarks distort the facts and confuse right and wrong; the Chinese military’s operations were justified, lawful, professional and disciplined.”
Defense Ministry Spokesman Jiang Bin · Jun 169
“China’s solar industry is moving toward a more rational, steady and sustainable stage, bidding farewell to vicious low-price competition.”
National Energy Administration · Jun 127
Sources
- State Council, “Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing,” June 16, 2026. gov.cn/yaowen/…/xi-myanmar-talks
- National Bureau of Statistics, “National Real-Estate Market, January–May 2026,” June 16, 2026. stats.gov.cn/sj/zxfb/…/real-estate-jan-may
- State Council, “Regulations on Outbound Investment” (Decree No. 837, effective July 1, 2026), June 15, 2026. gov.cn/zhengce/…/outbound-investment-decree-837
- National People’s Congress, “Council of Chairpersons Sets 23rd Session of the Standing Committee for June 23–26,” June 16, 2026. npc.gov.cn/c2/kgfb/…/23rd-session
- Qiushi, Xi Jinping, “Forward-looking Layout and Development of Future Industries” (Issue 11), June 1, 2026. qstheory.cn/…/future-industries
- Cyberspace Administration of China, “Opening the Imagination of ‘AI + Consumption’,” June 16, 2026. cac.gov.cn/2026-06/…/ai-plus-consumption
- National Energy Administration, “Solar Industry Moves Toward a More Rational, Steady and Sustainable Stage,” June 12, 2026. nea.gov.cn/20260612/…/solar-industry
- Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, “Five Typical Cases of Distorted Performance Outlook Publicly Reported,” June 16, 2026. dangjian.people.com.cn/…/performance-outlook-cases
- Ministry of National Defense, “Spokesman Jiang Bin on Australian Claims of an Unsafe Intercept,” June 16, 2026. mod.gov.cn/gfbw/…/jiang-bin-australia
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian’s Regular Press Conference,” June 1, 2026. mfa.gov.cn/wjdt/fyrbt/…/lin-jian-june-1
- State Council, “Premier Li Qiang Meets Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing,” June 16, 2026. gov.cn/yaowen/…/li-qiang-myanmar
- National Bureau of Statistics, “May National Economy Ran Generally Stable, Shifting Toward New and Better Quality,” June 16, 2026. stats.gov.cn/sj/zxfb/…/may-economy-review