Other BriefingsBeyond 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.
How Companies Can Leverage the 30% Added Value Rule in Hainan
Starting 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.
Hainan Free Trade Port: Tax, Customs, and Industry Incentives for Foreign Investors
A comprehensive guide to preferential policies in the Hainan Free Trade Port, from tax incentives and zero-tariff goods to expanded market access for foreign investment.
Hainan to Launch Independent Customs Operations Dec 18: Why It Matters
The Hainan Free Trade Port is set to implement major trade facilitation measures on December 18, 2025, including two zero-tariff policies and a full customs closure model. The reforms aim to strengthen Hainan’s role as a key gateway for China's high-level opening.
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How Companies Can Leverage the 30% Added Value Rule in Hainan
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Beyond Zero Tariffs – What Hainan’s New Customs Zone Means for Industry, Investors, and the Island
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China's Luxury Market Outlook: Stabilization, Strategic Reset, and the New Consumer Landscape
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CEWC 2025: China Emphasizes Boosting Domestic Consumption, Proactive Fiscal Policy in 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions in VAT Management in China
Tax & Accounting Dec 18
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Economy & Trade
Beyond Zero Tariffs – What Hainan’s New Customs Zone Means for Industry, Investors, and the Island
Dec 18Effective 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.
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China's Luxury Market Outlook: Stabilization, Strategic Reset, and the New Consumer Landscape
Economy & Trade Dec 16China'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.
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CEWC 2025: China Emphasizes Boosting Domestic Consumption, Proactive Fiscal Policy in 2026
Economy & Trade Dec 13China’s 2025 Central Economic Work Conference sets a cautious yet targeted economic agenda for 2026, emphasizing proactive fiscal policy, modest monetary easing, and efforts to boost domestic consumption and strategic investment.
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US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
Economy & Trade Dec 10Trump 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.
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From Renewable Electrolysis to FCVs – Opportunities in China’s Emerging Hydrogen Industry
Economy & Trade 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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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 2025
Published: December 2024Doing Business in China 2025 is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in China. Compil...
Tax & Accounting
Frequently Asked Questions in VAT Management in China
Dec 12This China VAT Q&A addresses practical compliance issues, from invoice issuance to input tax credits. These answers help businesses navigate VAT rules confidently.
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Annual Compliance Requirements for Foreign NGOs in China
Tax & Accounting Dec 11Foreign NGOs in China must follow a strict annual compliance process involving activity plans, work reports, and inspections. Learn the key steps, risks, and strategies to ensure smooth compliance.
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Annual Filing of Stamp Tax on Business Account Books before January 15: FAQs
Tax & Accounting Dec 10China taxpayers must complete stamp tax declaration and payment by January 15 if there has been an increase in tax items, such as "paid-in capital" and "capital reserve," in the 2025 business account books.
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China Monthly Tax Brief: November 2025
Tax & Accounting Dec 05Recent 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.
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Unlocking China's New VAT Law: Key Changes, Business Impacts, and Compliance Tips
Tax & Accounting Dec 02This article breaks down the key changes of China's New Value-Added Tax (VAT) Law, their implications for businesses operating in China, and what enterprises should do to adapt to the evolving tax landscape.
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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
Annual Compliance Requirements for Foreign NGOs in China
Dec 11Foreign NGOs in China must follow a strict annual compliance process involving activity plans, work reports, and inspections. Learn the key steps, risks, and strategies to ensure smooth compliance.
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Company Law Draft Judicial Interpretation Part III: Nominee Shareholding, Investor Rights Protection, and Equity Transfer
Legal & Regulatory Dec 03The draft judicial interpretation reshapes rules on nominee shareholders and investor rights, and outlines new guidance on enforcement and equity transfers.
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China's NMPA Issues Comprehensive Guidelines to Reform Cosmetics Regulation
Legal & Regulatory Dec 02China’s newly released cosmetics guidelines create a more innovative, transparent, and globally aligned regulatory environment. Early compliance will give companies a clear competitive edge in the world’s largest beauty market.
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Choosing the Right Distribution Model for China Market Entry
Legal & Regulatory Nov 27Choosing the right route to market requires aligning distribution, compliance, and operational needs with your business goals in China.
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China’s Cross-Border Data Transfer: Key Insights from Official Q&A (III)
Legal & Regulatory Nov 24The latest official Q&A on cross-border data transfer clarifies rules balancing security and business needs. Foreign investors must adopt proactive compliance strategies to avoid 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 – ... -
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
How Companies Can Leverage the 30% Added Value Rule in Hainan
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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China Manufacturing Tracker 2025
Industries Nov 18Our 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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Navigating Trends and Opportunities in China’s Tourism Market
Industries Nov 14China’s tourism sector is shifting toward a more regulated, experience-driven, and sustainability-oriented model as policymakers modernize the market and travel demand continues to rebound.
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China’s Cosmetics and Personal Care Market: Key Trends and Business Outlook
Industries Nov 04China is now the world's second-largest cosmetics and personal care market and leads regional growth in Asia. We delve into the key drivers building up China’s beauty and personal care sector and the business scope for foreign brands.
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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
Performance Appraisals in China: How Employers Can Legally Link It to Pay
Dec 10Employers in China face growing scrutiny over performance appraisal systems tied to pay. Standardizing procedures and ensuring transparency can help mitigate legal risks and maintain compliance.
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Nine Provinces Roll Out Updated Minimum Wage Standards from December 1
HR & Payroll Dec 08This 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 December 8, 2025.
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Non-fixed-Term Labor Contract in China: Rules Further Clarified Under Judicial Interpretation II
HR & Payroll Dec 04Non-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.
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Shanghai’s Overseas Qualification Recognition List: What Foreign Professionals Need to Know
HR & Payroll Nov 20Shanghai’s latest revision of its foreigner qualification recognition list further streamlines procedures for overseas professionals and employers to access local talent policies.
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Double Wage Rules in China: Key Updates Under Judicial Interpretation II on Labor Disputes
HR & Payroll Nov 13Judicial Interpretation II refines double wage rules in China, clarifying liability and calculation standards. Employers can now follow clear guidelines to avoid disputes.
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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
The Best Oil and Gas Software Solutions for 2026
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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EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
Technology Nov 26Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
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China’s Cross-Border Data Transfer: Key Insights from Official Q&A (III)
Technology Nov 24The latest official Q&A on cross-border data transfer clarifies rules balancing security and business needs. Foreign investors must adopt proactive compliance strategies to avoid risks.
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Empowering Data Compliance Through Technology: Building Scalable Governance in China
Technology Nov 07Data 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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Revisions to China’s Cybersecurity Law: Strengthened Oversight and Alignment with Emerging Technologies
Technology Nov 05The new amendment to - in effect January 1 - includes new AI provisions, higher penalties, and closer alignment with China’s broader data and security regulatory framework.
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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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