Other Briefings
China Cuts Import Tariffs to Support High-Tech, Healthcare in 2026 Schedule
The 2026 tariff schedule seeks to support development of key industries while upholding commitments under China’s free trade agreements.
MIIT’s Industrial Digital Transformation Blueprint: How China Plans to Upgrade Manufacturing by 2026
MIIT has released a detailed scenario‑based reference guide outlining how Chinese manufacturers should adopt digital technologies to enhance operational performance. The blueprint signals clearer expectations for how companies can align with China’s ongoing industrial transformation.
China Releases 2025 Edition of Encouraged Catalogue for Foreign Investment
China has released the 2025 edition of its Encouraged Foreign Investment Catalogue, significantly expanding the scope of industries eligible for preferential policies. The new catalogue will take effect on February 1, 2026.
China Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines for 2026
Businesses operating in China are suggested to pay attention to the tax filing and payment deadlines for 2026 to avoid late payment penalties and tax credit downgrading.
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
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.
China’s Economy in November 2025: Year-End Review and 2026 Outlook
China’s November 2025 economic data show momentum easing as the year draws to a close, with the 2026 outlook likely to be characterized by slower headline growth and sharper sectoral divergence.
Beyond Zero Tariffs – What Hainan’s New Customs Zone Means for Industry, Investors, and the Island
Effective December 18, 2025, the new Hainan customs zone introduces a two-line tariff system to boost processing and trade activities. It offers duty-free benefits for imports used within the island and incentives for value-added industries.
China’s Luxury Market Outlook: Stabilization, Strategic Reset, and the New Consumer Landscape
China’s luxury market is entering 2026 in a phase of cautious stabilization, shaped by shifting consumer demographics, evolving tastes, and a more complex macro-policy environment.
