Negative List? Sounds Like Homework!
Ay caramba! Turns out China's got this thing called a 'negative list.' It's like Principal Skinner's list of things you CAN'T do only it applies to businesses from other countries trying to set up shop. They've decided to shrink that list a bit from 117 to 106. Woo hoo? I guess? More freedom for foreign businesses is like more Krusty Burgers for me – always a good thing!
Tariffs? More Like TERRIBLE iffs!
Apparently Uncle Sam's been slapping tariffs on Chinese goods left and right and it's messing with their economy man! It's like when I prank Mr. Burns and he retaliates by cutting off my allowance – not cool! China's trying to loosen the rules to get some fresh cash flowing in kinda like how I raid Homer's wallet when he's napping on the couch. Smart move China smart move.
2025: A Space Economy
These Chinese dudes are talking about lowering the 'entry threshold' and stimulating 'market vitality.' Sounds like Lisa's vocabulary to me! Basically they want to make it easier for foreign companies to come in and do business. 'Entry threshold' is like the height requirement for the Krusty Burger ride – the lower the better!
Radioactive Drugs and Forest Seeds? Huh?!
So they're opening up areas like TV production telecom services and... wait for it... radioactive drugs and forest seeds! What the heck?! I bet Mr. Burns is behind the radioactive drugs thing. Maybe he wants to create his own army of mutant power plant workers. And the forest seeds? Probably wants to turn Springfield into a giant Redwood forest. Don't have a cow man!
Fly Drones Smoke E Cigs? Not So Fast!
Okay so they're saying 'yes' to some stuff but they're putting the brakes on drones and e cigarettes. Apparently they gotta 'ensure a safe bottom line.' Sounds like something Marge would say. They don't want everyone flying around like crazy or puffing on those weird vapor sticks. Fair enough I guess. Though imagine the pranks you could pull with a drone! He he he!
February Promises! They Actually Followed Through!
Back in February they said they'd fix this negative list thing ASAP. And guess what? They actually did it! It's like when I promise to clean my room and... well okay it's NOTHING like when I promise to clean my room. But still props to China for keeping their word unlike me. Now where's my skateboard?
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vanakala
Did Milhouse write this?
Shaimae
This is better than doing homework!
jsitko
Ay Caramba!
Singingwaters
This is more exciting than itchy and scratchy!
ebel
Can someone translate this to Lisa Simpson language?
Gloria
I wonder if they sell Squishees over there?
powerson
I prefer the original negative list