Other BriefingsAn Update on Work Permit Renewal for Foreign Talent in Shenzhen
Shenzhen has tightened enforcement of age thresholds for Category B and C work permit renewals, with applicants aged 60 and above now facing rejection from 2026 onward.
China’s Flourishing Agritech Sector - Opportunities for Foreign Investors
Facing 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.
Choosing the Right City in China for an FIE: Cost Savings vs. Hidden Risks
Foreign investors often consider lower-tier cities in China for cost savings, but the practical challenges can be significant. This article highlights the most common risks and provides actionable steps for choosing the right location.
The Greater Bay Area IIT Subsidy for 2026 Kickstarts in Shenzhen
Shenzhen 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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An Update on Work Permit Renewal for Foreign Talent in Shenzhen
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US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
Economy & Trade Feb 05 -
China-UK Relations Turn New Page with Raft of Deals Following Starmer Visit
Economy & Trade Feb 04 -
Preparing for Chinese New Year 2026: Workforce Management and Business Continuity
Human Resources & Payroll Feb 03 -
China’s Market Regulator Releases New Guide for Company Name Registration in China
Legal & Regulatory Feb 02
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Economy & Trade
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
Feb 05On 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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China-UK Relations Turn New Page with Raft of Deals Following Starmer Visit
Economy & Trade Feb 04Agreements reached during the Prime Minister's visit to China are modest, but the trip marks a pivotal moment in warming UK-China ties.
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China’s Import-Export in 2025: Full-Year Data, Trends, and 2026 Outlook
Economy & Trade Jan 30China’s trade performance in 2025 highlighted a widening surplus, resilient exports, and a gradual recovery in imports led by industrial inputs. The data points to a structural shift toward higher-value trade and greater reliance on private-sector exporters.
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China’s Industries to Watch in 2026
Economy & Trade Jan 28China’s 15th Five‑Year Plan signals a structural transformation rather than a short‑term recovery, reshaping the industrial landscape from 2026 onward. Businesses must reassess China strategies through the lens of competitiveness, security, and policy alignment.
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EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
Economy & Trade Jan 28Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
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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
China’s Market Regulator Releases New Guide for Company Name Registration in China
Feb 02A new guide on company name registration in China provides a clear explanation of the rules on name selection, helping to ensure compliance and avoiding the risk of future disputes.
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Qianhai Updates Support for Hong Kong and Macao Medical Institutions
Legal & Regulatory Jan 30Qianhai has revised its support measures for Hong Kong and Macao medical institutions, introducing enhanced fiscal incentives, clearer eligibility criteria, and stricter compliance requirements to promote long-term, high-quality healthcare development. The updated framework reinforces Qianhai’s role as a key testing ground for cross-border healthcare cooperation and foreign participation within the Greater Bay Area.
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Compliance Audit for the Protection of the Personal Information of Minors Due January 31
Legal & Regulatory 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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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
Qianhai Updates Support for Hong Kong and Macao Medical Institutions
Jan 30Qianhai has revised its support measures for Hong Kong and Macao medical institutions, introducing enhanced fiscal incentives, clearer eligibility criteria, and stricter compliance requirements to promote long-term, high-quality healthcare development. The updated framework reinforces Qianhai’s role as a key testing ground for cross-border healthcare cooperation and foreign participation within the Greater Bay Area.
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China’s Industries to Watch in 2026
Industries Jan 28China’s 15th Five‑Year Plan signals a structural transformation rather than a short‑term recovery, reshaping the industrial landscape from 2026 onward. Businesses must reassess China strategies through the lens of competitiveness, security, and policy alignment.
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China’s Flourishing Agritech Sector - Opportunities for Foreign Investors
Industries 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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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
An Update on Work Permit Renewal for Foreign Talent in Shenzhen
Feb 05Shenzhen has tightened enforcement of age thresholds for Category B and C work permit renewals, with applicants aged 60 and above now facing rejection from 2026 onward.
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Preparing for Chinese New Year 2026: Workforce Management and Business Continuity
HR & Payroll Feb 03As Chinese New Year 2026 approaches, businesses must prepare for one of the most operationally disruptive periods in the China business calendar. Proactive workforce planning, payroll compliance, and continuity measures will be critical to ensuring a smooth transition before and after the holiday.
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China Minimum Wage Standards 2026
HR & Payroll 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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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
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
Jan 28Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
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China PIPL: Key Compliance Signals from CAC’s January 2026 Q&A
Technology 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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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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