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Entering China: The Most Important Setup Decisions for Manufacturing Businesses
Early setup choices in China manufacturing shape operational flexibility for years. From entity structuring to tax and employment frameworks, getting these decisions right at the outset avoids costly constraints that are difficult, and sometimes impossible, to reverse.
Navigating Data Compliance in Chinese M&A Transactions
Understanding how China's data protection laws affect every stage of a cross-border acquisition is essential for foreign companies exploring M&A opportunities in the country.
Hiring Over-Age Employees in China: Key Compliance Developments 2026
China’s new rules on over-age workers reshape hiring, contracts, and risk exposure—here’s what employers need to know now.
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China’s Customs Voluntary Disclosure System: Penalty Exemptions for Import and Export Enterprises
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SAMR's Extraterritorial M&A Review: Five Enforcement Trends Foreign Deal Teams Must Prepare For
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How to Prepare Audit-Ready Financial Statements in Hong Kong
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Shanghai’s Offshore Finance Plan: What It Covers and Why It Matters
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How to Legally Hire Over-Age Workers in China: A Practical Guide (Part I)
Human Resources & Payroll Jun 19
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Economy & Trade
Shanghai’s Offshore Finance Plan: What It Covers and Why It Matters
Jun 22China’s Shanghai offshore finance plan aims to boost cross-border flows and RMB use. Explore key policies and implications for businesses and investors.
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US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
Economy & Trade Jun 17On March 23, 2026, the US Federal Communications Commission updated its Covered List to include foreign-made consumer routers, preventing new models from receiving FCC equipment authorization and thereby banning them from being imported or sold in the US.
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China’s Export in January-April 2026: Supply-Chain Implications for Foreign Companies
Economy & Trade Jun 05China’s January-April 2026 export data point to strong growth, advanced manufacturing gains, deeper ASEAN ties, and rising origin-compliance risks.
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Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What's in Effect Now?
Economy & Trade Jun 03The current landscape of US-China tariff rates is complex, with multiple overlapping trade measures in effect. This article explains which tariffs apply in 2025 and how they intersect.
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European Business in China: Key Takeaways from the EU Chamber's 2026 Survey
Economy & Trade May 29European companies in China are cautiously optimistic for the first time in years, with fewer businesses reporting a worsening environment, though challenges around market access, competition, and economic slowdown remain.
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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
How to Prepare Audit-Ready Financial Statements in Hong Kong
Jun 22Learn how to be audit-ready in Hong Kong. Step-by-step guide covering HKFRS compliance, audit preparation, and common pitfalls.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in Hong Kong 2026-27
Tax & Accounting Jun 18Compiled by professionals at Dezan Shira & Associates, this guide is ideal for investors entering the Hong Kong market and for existing businesses to stay informed.
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Expat Taxes in Hong Kong – A Brief Overview
Tax & Accounting Jun 16For expats new to Hong Kong, the territory's low tax rates can be a welcome change, but the requirements for self-filing, provisional tax mechanism, and biannual payment schedule can catch the unprepared off guard.
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China Monthly Tax Brief: May 2026
Tax & Accounting Jun 09May 2026 brought a dense wave of regulatory activity for businesses operating in China.This brief summarizes the key developments, explains what has changed, and flags what your business needs to do.
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Accounting System Setup for New Hong Kong Subsidiaries: Avoiding Compliance and Reporting Risks
Tax & Accounting Jun 05Setting up the right accounting system early helps new Hong Kong subsidiaries stay compliant, control costs, and avoid audit problems. This guide covers key decisions and practical steps.
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Optimizing Your China Manufacturing Operations: Setup, Acquisition, and Restructuring Pathways
Published: May 2026In a year where global supply chains are being reshaped by geopolitical pressures, cost consideratio... -
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...
Legal & Regulatory
China’s Customs Voluntary Disclosure System: Penalty Exemptions for Import and Export Enterprises
Jun 24China's updated customs voluntary disclosure rules give import and export enterprises a structured route to self-correct compliance errors and avoid administrative penalties.
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SAMR's Extraterritorial M&A Review: Five Enforcement Trends Foreign Deal Teams Must Prepare For
Legal & Regulatory Jun 23Major conditional M&A approvals granted by China's antitrust regulator in 2025 signal a more assertive era of antitrust enforcement that extends beyond the country's own borders. Here are five trends deal teams must consider when carrying out global M&As.
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China’s 2026 Legislative Agenda: Which Laws Matter Most for Foreign Businesses?
Legal & Regulatory Jun 18Under the new agenda, China will introduce major reforms to procurement, trademarks, taxation, bankruptcy, and financial regulations. These changes, which aim to unify rules, tighten compliance, and reshape market access, could require foreign companies to reassess strategies and regulatory exposure.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in Hong Kong 2026-27
Legal & Regulatory Jun 18Compiled by professionals at Dezan Shira & Associates, this guide is ideal for investors entering the Hong Kong market and for existing businesses to stay informed.
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Green Product Labeling and Certification in China – Why and How to Do It
Legal & Regulatory Jun 17Companies that obtain certification early will be better positioned to navigate potential future mandatory requirements while gaining a competitive edge with eco-conscious consumers and export markets.
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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 Manufacturing Tracker 2026
Jun 04Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for March 2026 has now been updated.
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China’s Nuclear Fusion Sector: What the 15th FYP Means for Businesses and Investors
Industries May 01China’s nuclear fusion sector is rapidly taking shape as an emerging industrial market, with increasing investment and activity across reactor supply chains, advanced materials, and engineering systems. While commercial power generation remains a long-term goal for the 2030s–2040s, near-term business opportunities are already developing in component manufacturing, testing infrastructure, and technology partnerships.
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China's Agentic AI Boom: What the OpenClaw Surge Reveals
Industries Apr 14China’s rapid uptake of OpenClaw highlights the country’s transition from experimental generative AI toward agentic, task‑executing systems. The shift is reshaping China’s AI value chain, with implications for cloud services, enterprise automation, and foreign market entry strategies.
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China’s Brain-Computer Interface Industry – Tapping into the Future of Human-Machine Integration
Industries Mar 19China is investing heavily in brain-computer interface technology, opening up vast new frontiers in healthcare, rehabilitation, and entertainment.
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EU CBAM 2026: What It Means for China‑Based Manufacturing
Industries Mar 12As 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.
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Optimizing Your China Manufacturing Operations: Setup, Acquisition, and Restructuring Pathways
Published: May 2026In a year where global supply chains are being reshaped by geopolitical pressures, cost consideratio... -
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 – ...
HR & Payroll
How to Legally Hire Over-Age Workers in China: A Practical Guide (Part I)
Jun 19Hiring over-age workers in China can help address labor shortages, but it comes with legal complexities. This guide explains how HR and in-house counsel can structure compliant arrangements and manage risk under the new rules.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in Hong Kong 2026-27
HR & Payroll Jun 18Compiled by professionals at Dezan Shira & Associates, this guide is ideal for investors entering the Hong Kong market and for existing businesses to stay informed.
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China Minimum Wage Standards 2026
HR & Payroll Jun 15This 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 June 2026.
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Hiring Over-Age Employees in China: Key Compliance Developments 2026
HR & Payroll Jun 10China’s new rules on over-age workers reshape hiring, contracts, and risk exposure—here’s what employers need to know now.
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How Much Should You Pay Your Employees in China?
HR & Payroll Jun 04This China salary guide covers everything businesses need to know about employee compensation, from regional and industry benchmarks to negotiation norms.
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Labor Trends and Risk Management in China 2026
Published: February 2026In a year where China’s labor landscape is defined by slower expansion, tighter compliance expecta... -
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...
Technology
Navigating Data Compliance in Chinese M&A Transactions
Jun 11Understanding how China's data protection laws affect every stage of a cross-border acquisition is essential for foreign companies exploring M&A opportunities in the country.
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Selling Connected Products in China? Prepare for the New Cybersecurity Label
Technology Jun 01China’s Cybersecurity Label is a voluntary regime for internet-connected products taking effect on July 1, 2026. While not mandatory, it may become an important buyer-trust and procurement signal for foreign IoT companies selling in China.
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Shanghai Expands Data Export Negative List Regime: What Foreign Businesses Need to Know
Technology May 26Shanghai’s new data export negative list has been expanded to cover the entire city, reducing compliance burdens for more companies and setting a precedent in China.
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EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
Technology May 25Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
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China Cybersecurity Label Explained: Why ‘Optional’ Doesn’t Mean Irrelevant
Technology Apr 30For foreign companies selling smart devices, routers, cameras, or any IoT product in China, the new voluntary cybersecurity label is not just a logo but signals whether your product meets China’s security baseline, and increasingly, whether it gets chosen at all.
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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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