China’s May 2025 economic data highlight resilient domestic consumption and strategic trade diversification as key stabilizers amid a slowing industrial sector.
Facing rapid US tariffs hikes in 2025, China's export saw front-loaded shipments in March, leading to a surge ahead of steadier April volumes.
China’s AI healthcare market is expanding rapidly, driven by a combination of state-backed policies, vast centralized data, and dual urban–rural demand.
Effective June 12, 2025, nationals of Indonesia shall be eligible for China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy, bringing the list of eligible countries to 55.
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Sign Up NowChina’s May 2025 economic data highlight resilient domestic consumption and strategic trade diversification as key stabilizers amid a slowing industrial sector.
China-India bilateral trade reached US$138.48 billion in 2024, allowing China to reclaim its position as India’s largest trading partner after a two-year gap.
The 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.
We analyze China’s foreign direct investment (FDI) performance in January–April 2025, with underlying trends and sectoral highlights.
This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on May 21, 2025. Most recently, US and China agreed to cut reciprocal tariff rates to 10 percent for a period of 90 days; US reduced de minimis tariff rates but costs remain high for small parcels.
With completion deadlines approaching, this article identifies common mistakes in preparing local files and special issue files and offers guidance to ensure compliance.
As the June 30 deadline approaches, companies in China must ensure they have prepared the required local file and special issue file for 2024 related party transactions.
Shenzhen has kicked off the 2025 application process for the Greater Bay Area Individual Income Tax subsidy. The application window is open from June 1 to July 31. Here is everything you need to know.
In this monthly China tax brief for May 2025, we spotlight significant taxation policies and measures for businesses.
The latest issue of China Briefing Magazine, “The China+ Strategy: Cross-Border Restructuring for Supply Chain Resilience“, is now available as a complimentary download on the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
A new landmark piece of legislation seeks to to protect essential services in Hong Kong from cyber threats by requiring operators of critical infrastructure to implement robust cybersecurity measures.
A draft revision to provisions on monopoly agreements propose market share and turnover thresholds under which companies can enter into pricing contracts with vertical entities.
With just five years to go until China meets its first major climate pledge, we look at the latest carbon and energy reduction achievements and discuss the country's new climate policies.
China's cyberspace administration has clarified filing requirements for companies that collect and store certain volumes of facial recognition data of individuals.
Companies can now seek removal from the abnormal operations list once violations are corrected, improving their social credit.
China’s AI healthcare market is expanding rapidly, driven by a combination of state-backed policies, vast centralized data, and dual urban–rural demand.
China’s AI healthcare market offers high-growth opportunities across imaging, smart hospitals, drug discovery, and rural telemedicine, driven by strong policy backing and digital infrastructure.
Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for April 2025 has now been updated.
China’s industrial power rates depend upon the category of industry, type of electricity usage, region where it is located, time of use, as well as charging method. The data in this article is as of May 2025.
Explore China’s evolving startup scene—industries, VC trends, and the latest incentive policies shaping innovation and entrepreneurship in 2025.
Effective June 12, 2025, nationals of Indonesia shall be eligible for China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy, bringing the list of eligible countries to 55.
This article looks at all of the China visa-free policies that are currently in place. Most recently on May 15, China expands its 30-day unilateral visa-free policy to five South American countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay.
Shenzhen has kicked off the 2025 application process for the Greater Bay Area Individual Income Tax subsidy. The application window is open from June 1 to July 31. Here is everything you need to know.
This 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 3, 2025.
Traditional pay-based retention strategies are no longer enough. This article explores how foreign investors in China can adopt holistic approaches, focusing on employee development, wellness, and flexibility, to reduce turnover and maintain a competitive edge.
A new landmark piece of legislation seeks to to protect essential services in Hong Kong from cyber threats by requiring operators of critical infrastructure to implement robust cybersecurity measures.
Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
China’s AI healthcare market is expanding rapidly, driven by a combination of state-backed policies, vast centralized data, and dual urban–rural demand.
China’s AI healthcare market offers high-growth opportunities across imaging, smart hospitals, drug discovery, and rural telemedicine, driven by strong policy backing and digital infrastructure.
China's cyberspace administration has clarified filing requirements for companies that collect and store certain volumes of facial recognition data of individuals.
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