China Economic Activity and Policy Tracker: June 18

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China Economic Activity and Policy Tracker: June 18

Urban Work Conference's directives and progress of urban renewal Growth

9-May State council meeting on the development of the national transportation system and progress in resolving local government debt risks Other

8-May MOF allocated RMB 45.8 billion in 2026 to support the development of preschool education Growth

1-May Premier Li Qiang emphasized accelerating the construction of the water network Growth

29-Apr Shenzhen further eased home purchase restrictions in its remaining core districts Property

28-Apr April Politburo meeting stressed stability amid external uncertainty Growth

26-Apr State council issued a guideline on stronger labour protections for gig workers Employment

24-Apr State council meeting on sci-tech innovation and marine economy Growth

22-Apr State council issued a policy note to promote the service sector, identifying priority areas across producer and consumer services. Consumption

20-Apr State council held a study session on coordinating energy security and green low-carbon transition, and accelerating the development of a new energy system Energy

19-Apr CGSBNDRC funding.released the second batch of the 2026 “Two Major” construction project list—covering areas such as AI and urban underground pipeline construction and renovation—along with RMB 216.8bn in Growth

17-Apr State council meeting on the development of Pilot Free Trade Zones Trade

16-Apr dependingThe centralongovernmentthe region will continue to support selected cities in implementing urban renewal initiatives, with per‑city subsidies capped at up to RMB 1.2 billion, Growth

Source: Government websites, Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Thanks to Samson Yau and Ming Yang, interns on the Asia Economics team, for their