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Shanghai’s Overseas Qualification Recognition List: What Foreign Professionals Need to Know

Human Resources & Payroll

Shanghai’s latest revision of its foreigner qualification recognition list further streamlines procedures for overseas professionals and employers to access local talent policies.

Shanghai’s Overseas Qualification Recognition List: What Foreign Professionals Need to Know
Foreigners Working in China: SPC Clarifies Employment Relationship Standards
Human Resources & Payroll

Foreigners Working in China: SPC Clarifies Employment Relationship Standards

Judicial Interpretation II on Labor Disputes clarifies how courts recognize employment relationships involving foreigners working in China. It also confirms that representative offices may be named in labor disputes.

China’s New Application Guide for ESG Disclosure Standards: Implications for Businesses
Legal & Regulatory

China’s New Application Guide for ESG Disclosure Standards: Implications for Businesses

China’s Application Guide for ESG Disclosure Standards provides clear, actionable guidance for enterprises to implement sustainability reporting that is decision-useful, reliable, and aligned with regulatory expectations.

China Releases Certification Measures for Cross-Border Data Transfers – The Last Piece of the Regulatory Puzzle
Legal & Regulatory

China Releases Certification Measures for Cross-Border Data Transfers – The Last Piece of the Regulatory Puzzle

China’s certification pathway for cross-border personal information transfers is now finalized. Businesses should prepare by tracking regulatory updates and building internal compliance systems.

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Economy & Trade

Is China’s Economy Slowing or Quietly Stabilizing? A Look at October 2025
Economy & Trade

Is China’s Economy Slowing or Quietly Stabilizing? A Look at October 2025

Nov 19

China's economy in October 2025 posted weaker growth across key sectors. However, rising service consumption and better household sentiment offer some stability.

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Tax & Accounting

Guide to Accounting and Audit in China 2026 – New Publication Out
Tax & Accounting

Guide to Accounting and Audit in China 2026 – New Publication Out

Nov 18

This guide provides foreign businesses and organizations with a step-by-step walkthrough of the annual audit and compliance process, along with an introduction to China’s accounting framework. Download it for free!

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Legal & Regulatory

Selling Agricultural Products to China: Tighter Traceability and Compliance Rules from December 15
Legal & Regulatory

Selling Agricultural Products to China: Tighter Traceability and Compliance Rules from December 15

Nov 17

China’s GAC Announcement No. 219 introduces stricter declaration and management rules for agricultural imports. Exporters must meet new compliance standards to maintain market access.

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Industries

China Manufacturing Tracker 2025
Industries

China Manufacturing Tracker 2025

Nov 18

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.

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HR & Payroll

Shanghai’s Overseas Qualification Recognition List: What Foreign Professionals Need to Know
HR & Payroll

Shanghai’s Overseas Qualification Recognition List: What Foreign Professionals Need to Know

Nov 20

Shanghai’s latest revision of its foreigner qualification recognition list further streamlines procedures for overseas professionals and employers to access local talent policies.

Publications

 

Technology

Empowering Data Compliance Through Technology: Building Scalable Governance in China
Technology

Empowering Data Compliance Through Technology: Building Scalable Governance in China

Nov 07

Data compliance in China requires more than policy – it demands operational capability supported by technology. Digital tools help enterprises reduce risk and achieve resilient governance.

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