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Wang Yi replaces Qin Gang; Is Qin under investigation?; Korean War 70th anniversary; Xi'an protests — Sinocism

Politburo meeting on the economy; Qin Gang; Measures to encourage private investment; RIP Gen. Wang Shaojun — Sinocism

Replaced, Then Erased: Mystery Deepens Around China’s Former Foreign Minister — Wall Street Journal

China’s missing foreign minister loses his job — Economist

Elon Musk and the Disappearing Man — @ThisIsWenhao

China signals more support for real estate with a ‘big change’ in tone — NBC News

Exclusive: Beijing pushes for toning down of China risks in IPO prospectuses — Reuters

Sample Letter to Companies Regarding China-Specific Disclosures [1] — Securities and Exchange Commission

Chip CEOs Urge US to Study Impact of China Curbs and Take Pause — Bloomberg

Kyle Anderson obtains Chinese citizenship — China News Service

Mavericks' Kyrie Irving partners with ANTA on new shoe deal — ESPN