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China and Canada Ease Tensions with Signing of Preliminary Trade Deal
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China Tax Authority Requests Self‑Inspection of Overseas Income for the Past Three Years
China is moving from CRS information exchange to active overseas income tax enforcement. For foreign tax residents in China, proactive compliance now matters more than complex structuring.
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China’s FDI in 2025: A Year of Recalibration
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China and Canada Ease Tensions with Signing of Preliminary Trade Deal
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US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
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China Tax Authority Requests Self‑Inspection of Overseas Income for the Past Three Years
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Economy & Trade
China’s FDI in 2025: A Year of Recalibration
Jan 27China’s 2025 FDI performance reveals a clear divergence between capital inflows and market entry activity. While utilized FDI declined, services, manufacturing upgrading, and high‑tech industries continued to attract sustained foreign interest.
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China and Canada Ease Tensions with Signing of Preliminary Trade Deal
Economy & Trade Jan 26China and Canada have reached a preliminary trade roadmap aimed at easing years of tensions. The China-Canada trade deal adjusts tariffs on EVs and agricultural goods while reopening dialogue on broader economic cooperation.
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US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
Economy & Trade Jan 26On December 31, 2025, Trump signed a proclamation delaying the increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for another year.
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Trump 2.0 at One Year: What US–China Relations Could Look Like in 2026
Economy & Trade Jan 20After a year of upheaval, China and the US have settled into an uneasy but enduring truce. However, unresolved political, regulatory, and security tensions continue to shape the outlook for the year ahead.
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China’s Economy in 2025: GDP Reaches 5.0% Growth Despite Challenges
Economy & Trade Jan 19China’s Economy in 2025 achieved its official growth target, underscoring macro‑level stability despite persistent demand‑side pressures. At the same time, sector‑level performance points to an economy still in the midst of structural adjustment.
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China Industries to Watch in 2025 Tapping into Growth Opportunities
Published: February 2025
China’s policy-driven initiatives will shape its industrial trajectory in 2025, driving growth thr... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in China 2026
Published: December 2025China remains a vital market for global companies in 2026, offering scale, integrated supply chains,...
Tax & Accounting
China Tax Authority Requests Self‑Inspection of Overseas Income for the Past Three Years
Jan 22China is moving from CRS information exchange to active overseas income tax enforcement. For foreign tax residents in China, proactive compliance now matters more than complex structuring.
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China Manufacturing Tracker
Tax & Accounting Jan 20Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for 2025 full year has now been updated.
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Understanding Permanent Establishment in China - A Guide for Foreign Companies
Tax & Accounting Jan 08Understanding permanent establishment status is key to determining whether a non-resident company is liable to pay tax on income under China's network of double taxation agreements.
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China Monthly Tax Brief: December 2025
Tax & Accounting Jan 07In this China Monthly Tax Brief for December 2025, we highlight key taxation developments relevant to businesses.
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China Issues Updated Rules on Tax Deduction for Advertising and Promotion Expenses
Tax & Accounting Dec 30China has renewed its existing rules on the pre‑tax deduction of advertising and promotion expenses with no substantive changes. The policy extension will apply from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.
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Tax Health and Dispute Strategies for Foreign Firms in China
Published: August 2025Foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) operating in China must treat tax health as a competitive advant... -
Guide to Corporate Taxation and Compliance in China 2025
Published: December 2024Guide to Corporate Taxation and Compliance in China 2025 offers a comprehensive overview of the majo...
Legal & Regulatory
Compliance Audit for the Protection of the Personal Information of Minors Due January 31
Jan 13The CAC now requires companies processing the personal information of minors in China to submit audit materials by January 31, 2026. Businesses must act quickly to comply with filing obligations.
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China ESG Compliance: Year in Review and 2026 Outlook
Legal & Regulatory Jan 06China’s ESG compliance framework moved from voluntary disclosure to enforceable obligations in 2025. Businesses face rising costs and governance requirements as carbon and reporting rules tighten.
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China’s New Organic Product Certification Rules in 2026: What Producers and Exporters Need to Know
Legal & Regulatory Jan 05China’s new organic product certification rules, effective January 1, 2026, significantly tighten requirements across certification, inspections, traceability, and post-certification supervision, marking a shift toward continuous regulatory oversight. Domestic producers, foreign-invested enterprises, and overseas exporters must now meet higher compliance, documentation, and transparency standards to maintain market access in China’s organic sector.
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Trademark Already Registered in China? How Foreign Brands Can Regain Control
Legal & Regulatory Dec 31Foreign companies entering China often discover that their trademarks have already been filed or registered by others. This article examines the legal and strategic responses available to reclaim or protect brand rights.
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Standard Use of Trademarks in China: Compliance Requirements and Legal Risks
Legal & Regulatory Dec 26Understanding what qualifies as genuine and compliant trademark use is critical for protecting trademark rights in China. This article outlines the legal framework, compliance requirements, and risks associated with improper trademark use.
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Data Compliance in China: A Roadmap for Foreign Investors
Published: October 2025In China’s fast-evolving digital landscape, data compliance has become a strategic imperative – ... -
Tax Health and Dispute Strategies for Foreign Firms in China
Published: August 2025Foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) operating in China must treat tax health as a competitive advant...
Industries
China’s Flourishing Agritech Sector - Opportunities for Foreign Investors
Jan 21Facing land, labor, and climate constraints, China is turning to advanced agritech solutions to secure long-term food supply and modernize production systems. Policy support and rising demand are opening new investment opportunities across digital farming, smart machinery, and bio-innovation.
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China Manufacturing Tracker
Industries Jan 20Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for 2025 full year has now been updated.
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Positioning for Growth: Navigating China’s Biomanufacturing Industry
Industries Jan 02China is accelerating the build‑out of its biomanufacturing ecosystem, creating expanding opportunities across upstream, mid‑stream, and downstream segments. Companies that focus on key clusters and proactively manage compliance will be best positioned to benefit.
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How Companies Can Leverage the 30% Added Value Rule in Hainan
Industries Dec 18Starting December 18, 2025, Hainan's 30 percent added value rule enables duty-free transfers to mainland China for goods processed in Hainan. This policy creates new options for cost reduction and supply chain optimization.
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From Renewable Electrolysis to FCVs – Opportunities in China’s Emerging Hydrogen Industry
Industries Dec 09Bolstered by strong government backing, the nascent industry poses exciting opportunities for green applications, but investors must be aware of intrinsic early mover risks.
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Data Compliance in China: A Roadmap for Foreign Investors
Published: October 2025In China’s fast-evolving digital landscape, data compliance has become a strategic imperative – ... -
Investing in China's Greater Bay Area: Tapping into Long-Term Opportunities
Published: April 2023Investing in China's Greater Bay Area: Tapping into Long-Term Opportunities is designed to introduce...
HR & Payroll
China Minimum Wage Standards 2026
Jan 22This article offers a guide to minimum wages in the Chinese Mainland and discuss how labor costs are affected by changes to the minimum wage levels. The data is current as of January 22, 2026.
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China's Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates
HR & Payroll Jan 20This article looks at all of the China visa-free policies that are currently in place.
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The Greater Bay Area IIT Subsidy for 2026 Kickstarts in Shenzhen
HR & Payroll Jan 16Shenzhen has opened applications for the 2026 GBA IIT subsidy program. High-end foreign talent have until March 31 to apply for a rebate on the portion of IIT paid in excess of 15 percent of their taxable income.
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Hong Kong Public Holidays 2026 Schedule
HR & Payroll Jan 01Hong Kong’s 2026 holiday schedule features 15 statutory holidays and 17 general holidays, reflecting the city’s dual‑holiday framework. Employers should plan ahead to manage staffing needs, compliance obligations, and peak‑period operational demands.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in China 2026 - New Publication Out
HR & Payroll Dec 23Doing Business in China 2026 is out now and available for free download! It is designed to guide new and established investors in China with updated policy changes.
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Tax Health and Dispute Strategies for Foreign Firms in China
Published: August 2025Foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) operating in China must treat tax health as a competitive advant... -
From Recruitment to Retention: Talent Trends and Strategies in China
Published: March 2025In today's rapidly changing economic landscape, recruiting, engaging, and retaining top talent in Ch...
Technology
China PIPL: Key Compliance Signals from CAC’s January 2026 Q&A
Jan 23China’s data protection regime is entering a more operational phase, with regulators placing greater emphasis on definitions, documentation, and accountability. The CAC’s January 2026 Q&A highlights how FIEs should translate legal requirements into practical compliance measures.
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Compliance Audit for the Protection of the Personal Information of Minors Due January 31
Technology Jan 13The CAC now requires companies processing the personal information of minors in China to submit audit materials by January 31, 2026. Businesses must act quickly to comply with filing obligations.
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Navigating Trends in China’s Data Compliance Regime
Technology Jan 09China’s data compliance regime is evolving rapidly, with trends pointing to tougher audits, coordinated enforcement, and refined cross-border rules. Foreign-invested enterprises must adopt proactive governance to stay competitive and compliant.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in China 2026 - New Publication Out
Technology Dec 23Doing Business in China 2026 is out now and available for free download! It is designed to guide new and established investors in China with updated policy changes.
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The Best Oil and Gas Software Solutions for 2026
Technology Dec 01The oil and gas industry is shifting to AI, predictive analytics, cloud computing, IoT sensors, and robotics to reduce downtime, optimize wells, and improve safety.
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Data Compliance in China: A Roadmap for Foreign Investors
Published: October 2025In China’s fast-evolving digital landscape, data compliance has become a strategic imperative – ... -
PIPL 2024: Cross-Border Data Transfer in China Handbook
Published: April 2024China’s PIPL and cross-border data transfer (CBDT) frameworks require that companies operating in ...
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