On December 31, 2025, Trump signed a proclamation delaying the increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for another year.
As the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enters its definitive phase, China-based heavy industry faces a permanently altered cost landscape, one where carbon intensity is now a priced factor of competitiveness, not an externality.
China monthly tax brief February 2026 highlights a pivotal month shaped by the rollout of the new VAT Law and a surge of aligning tax policies. New incentives, compliance signals, and special zone updates together redefine China’s evolving tax environment.
New revisions to pharmaceutical regulations introduce market and data exclusivity protections for certain drugs in an effort to incentivize R&D of innovative and under-researched treatments.
China’s labor market is entering a phase of adjustment marked by targeted wage pressure, cautious talent mobility, and a rebalancing of city-tier advantages. For employers in 2026, success depends less on scale and more on precision in role design, location planning, and talent investment.
Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
Hong Kong offers a sophisticated and reliable trademark system grounded in common law principles and international best practices. For multinational businesses, understanding registration rules and jurisdictional differences is essential to managing brand risk in Greater China.
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