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    US Bans New Investments in China’s Sensitive High-Tech Industries

    US Bans New Investments in China’s Sensitive High-Tech Industries

    Aug 18

    In August, President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order imposing a ban on new US investments in the Chinese economy, specifically targeting the advanced semiconductor, quantum IT, and AI industries. The ban covers indirect investments, PE, VC, JV, as well as greenfield investments.

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      Aug 11
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      Aug 10
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      Aug 10
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      Aug 07
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      Aug 04
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    Exporting Food Products to China: A Step by Step Guide

    Exporting Food Products to China: A Step by Step Guide

    Aug 21

    Read our updated step by step guide to exporting food products to China to safeguard your business against the risk of having products returned or destroyed.

    • China’s Health Foods Market: What Makes it Attractive for Foreign Investors (Updated)

      Aug 16
    • China’s Electric Vehicle Supply Chain and Its Future Prospects

      Aug 10
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      Jul 26
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      Jul 20
    • Business Opportunities for Foreign Brands in the Children’s Snacks Industry in China

      Jul 18
    • China's Vocational Training Industry: Opportunities for Foreign Investment

      Jul 12
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    China's Tax Incentives for Small Businesses (Updated)

    China's Tax Incentives for Small Businesses (Updated)

    Aug 14

    China endeavors to help small businesses survive and thrive. In this article, we introduce the major tax incentives in China to foster small businesses.

    • China Clarifies 2023 VAT Incentives for Small-Scale Taxpayers and Lifestyle and Production Oriented Services

      Aug 14
    • China's Tax Incentives for the Manufacturing Sector in 2023

      Aug 14
    • China Monthly Tax Brief: July 2023

      Aug 11
    • China Extends Multiple Tax Incentives for Small Businesses to the End of 2027

      Aug 02
    • China’s Tax Incentives to Support the Education Sector

      Jul 21
    • Additional Compliance After Completing China’s Annual CIT Filing

      Jul 11
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    China to Require Regular Compliance Audits for Personal Information Protection

    China to Require Regular Compliance Audits for Personal Information Protection

    Aug 07

    New draft rules require companies to undergo regular audits to ensure compliance with the China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL).

    • China Signals Support for Platform Companies Amid Easing ‘Tech Crackdown’

      Jul 31
    • How to Interpret China’s First Effort to Regulate Generative AI Measures

      Jul 27
    • Carbon Labeling on Products: Global Practice and Implementation in China

      Jul 25
    • WeChat Enables Foreigners to Pay with Overseas Cards in China

      Jul 24
    • New Measures to Support Hong Kong and Macao Medical Institutions in Qianhai Cooperation Zone

      Jul 17
    • China Releases New Measures to Further Open-Up its Free Trade Zones

      Jul 06
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    China Public Holiday 2023 Schedule

    China Public Holiday 2023 Schedule

    Aug 15

    • China’s Average Wages - Trends and Implications for Businesses

      Aug 15
    • Employee Management in China: The Trinity of Labor Contract, Social Security, and Individual Income Tax

      Aug 09
    • China Relaxes Rules for On-Arrival Business Visas

      Aug 07
    • Guangzhou's Talent Green Card System: Benefits, Eligibility, and Application Process

      Jul 14
    • A Guide to Minimum Wages in China in 2023 (Last Updated on July 14, 2023)

      Jul 14
    • Greater Bay Area Resumes Preferential IIT Subsidy for Foreign Talent in 2023

      Jun 30
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    US-China Relations in the Biden Era: A Timeline

    US-China Relations in the Biden Era: A Timeline

    Aug 10

    Timeline tracking key developments affecting US-China bilateral trade and business engagement under the Joe Biden administration.

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      Aug 07
    • Beyond a Mega City: Investing in China’s Mega City Clusters – New Dezan Shira & Associates Publication

      Aug 01
    • China Signals Support for Platform Companies Amid Easing ‘Tech Crackdown’

      Jul 31
    • How to Interpret China’s First Effort to Regulate Generative AI Measures

      Jul 27
    • Shanghai Introduces the Chief Data Officer System in Telecom and Internet Industries

      Jun 21
    • Standard Contract Measures for Personal Information Export Come into Force June 1, Additional Guidelines Released

      Jun 06
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