Trump has threatened an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods in retaliation for the expansion of rare earth export controls. This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on October 11, 2025.
Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for October 2025 has now been updated.
Recent measures issued by national and local authorities reflect a clear policy direction: tightening compliance standards while enhancing service transparency and clarifying long-standing procedural ambiguities.
The draft judicial interpretation reshapes rules on nominee shareholders and investor rights, and outlines new guidance on enforcement and equity transfers.
Non-fixed-term labor contracts provide employees with significant protection under China’s Labor Contract Law. Employers must understand the triggers and compliance requirements to avoid costly disputes.
The oil and gas industry is shifting to AI, predictive analytics, cloud computing, IoT sensors, and robotics to reduce downtime, optimize wells, and improve safety.
The UAE Corporate Tax regime now draws a clear line between exempt real estate investment and taxable real estate business activities. Resident and non-resident investors must assess their structures, documentation, and activity levels to ensure compliance while preserving the UAE’s longstanding tax advantages for passive property ownership.
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