Sometimes the news from Asian countries are distorted when they are re-published in the Western world. I remember reading about this probably weeks ago, so it isn't news either.
There is no change from the Chinese government on the stance it has today, maybe if there is change it is for the better. I was expecting mining ban years ago, right now it is not going to happen. Mining along with the production of hardware is an industry for China and it adds to economy growth. It won't damage the economy if it completely bans it, but it will be idiotic.