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    Trump in Beijing – What Can Businesses Expect from the Meetings?

    Trump in Beijing – What Can Businesses Expect from the Meetings?

    May 14

    With tariffs, rare earths, and commercial deals all on the table, here are the key questions businesses are asking amid the Trump-Xi summit – and what outcomes are most likely to matter for cross-border operations.

    • China-Indonesia Closer Economic Ties: Trade and Investment Opportunities

      Apr 30
    • US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline

      Apr 30
    • Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What's in Effect Now?

      Apr 20
    • EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline

      Apr 20
    • US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs – What it Means for the US-China Détente

      Feb 23
    • China-UK Relations Turn New Page with Raft of Deals Following Starmer Visit

      Feb 04
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  • Economy

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    Trump in Beijing – What Can Businesses Expect from the Meetings?

    Trump in Beijing – What Can Businesses Expect from the Meetings?

    May 14

    With tariffs, rare earths, and commercial deals all on the table, here are the key questions businesses are asking amid the Trump-Xi summit – and what outcomes are most likely to matter for cross-border operations.

    • China-Italy Double Tax Treaty 2026: Practical Tax Planning Guide for Italian Investors

      May 13
    • China vs. Vietnam vs. India: Where Should Australian Firms Invest?

      May 12
    • China-Australia Trade Reset: What It Means for Investors in 2026

      May 06
    • China’s Nuclear Fusion Sector: What the 15th FYP Means for Businesses and Investors

      May 01
    • China-Indonesia Closer Economic Ties: Trade and Investment Opportunities

      Apr 30
    • US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline

      Apr 30
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    China’s Nuclear Fusion Sector: What the 15th FYP Means for Businesses and Investors

    China’s Nuclear Fusion Sector: What the 15th FYP Means for Businesses and Investors

    May 01

    China’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.

    • China Manufacturing Tracker 2026

      Apr 17
    • China's Agentic AI Boom: What the OpenClaw Surge Reveals

      Apr 14
    • China’s Brain-Computer Interface Industry – Tapping into the Future of Human-Machine Integration

      Mar 19
    • EU CBAM 2026: What It Means for China‑Based Manufacturing

      Mar 12
    • China Issues New Production Licensing Rules for Infant Formula Liquid Milk

      Mar 02
    • China's Quantum Technology: The 15th Five-Year Plan's Push from Lab to Market

      Feb 26
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    China-Italy Double Tax Treaty 2026: Practical Tax Planning Guide for Italian Investors

    China-Italy Double Tax Treaty 2026: Practical Tax Planning Guide for Italian Investors

    May 13

    The new China-Italy Double Tax Treaty has become applicable since January 1, 2026. Italian investors must verify shareholding, beneficial ownership, and documentation before the first payment to access the reduced withholding tax rates on dividends, interest, and royalties.

    • China CIT Filing 2026: Fix Salary Deduction Errors Before May 31

      May 11
    • What Are the Main Compliance Calendars Foreign Businesses Must Track in China?

      May 07
    • April-May Hong Kong Tax Compliance: A Practical Checklist for Businesses

      Apr 29
    • As a Foreign Company, Do I Need to Make Annual CIT Filing in China?

      Apr 28
    • Hong Kong’s Evolving Double Tax Agreement (DTA) Network 2026

      Apr 24
    • China Manufacturing Tracker 2026

      Apr 17
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    How to Succeed in IP Litigation in China – Lessons from the Supreme Court’s Case Files

    How to Succeed in IP Litigation in China – Lessons from the Supreme Court’s Case Files

    May 05

    China's Supreme People's Court has published a set of typical IP cases, providing useful insight into how IP law is interpreted and how disputes are won and lost.

    • Hong Kong Employment Compliance: What's New in 2026

      May 04
    • China Cybersecurity Label Explained: Why ‘Optional’ Doesn’t Mean Irrelevant

      Apr 30
    • Ascentium Acquires Dezan Shira & Associates, Expanding its Footprint to 27 Markets and Strengthening Corporate Services Capabilities

      Apr 21
    • China's New Supply Chain Security Regulations: What Are the Risks to Foreign Companies? 

      Apr 20
    • Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprises in China: The Complete 2026 Setup Guide 

      Apr 07
    • China Customs Compliance Alert: GAC’s New Credit Management Rules Effective April 1

      Apr 02
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  • HR/Payroll

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    China Public Holiday Schedule 2026

    China Public Holiday Schedule 2026

    May 12

    In 2026, workers will be entitled to a total of 13 statutory holidays. The Dragon Boat Festival runs from June 19 to 21, providing three consecutive days off when combined with weekend rest days.

    • IR56B Common Errors: A Guide to Avoiding IRD Follow-Up in Hong Kong

      May 08
    • Hong Kong Employment Compliance: What's New in 2026

      May 04
    • Facing New Salary Benchmarks for Foreigner's Work Permits in China? Here’s How Employers Can Respond

      Apr 24
    • Hiring in Hong Kong: Compliance Tips for Foreign Companies

      Apr 21
    • China Minimum Wage Standards 2026

      Apr 15
    • Cost of Living in China 2026: A City-by-City Breakdown for Expats

      Apr 10
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  • Technology

    Top Articles in Technology

    China Cybersecurity Label Explained: Why ‘Optional’ Doesn’t Mean Irrelevant

    China Cybersecurity Label Explained: Why ‘Optional’ Doesn’t Mean Irrelevant

    Apr 30

    For 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.

    • Do I Need a License to Operate Online in China? A Guide for Foreign Companies

      Apr 22
    • EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline

      Apr 20
    • Are You Exposed Under China’s 2026 Personal Information Protection Campaigns?

      Apr 15
    • China’s MIIT Introduces New Technology Contract Registration Requirements for 2026

      Feb 25
    • China’s New Vehicle Data Export Guidelines: How Automakers Should Prepare

      Feb 10
    • China PIPL: Key Compliance Signals from CAC’s January 2026 Q&A

      Jan 23
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  • China Outbound

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    China-Indonesia Closer Economic Ties: Trade and Investment Opportunities

    China-Indonesia Closer Economic Ties: Trade and Investment Opportunities

    Apr 30

    In this article, we explore the strengthening economic ties between China and Indonesia, highlighting potential opportunities in bilateral trade and investment.

    • China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker 2026

      Apr 29
    • Hong Kong’s Evolving Double Tax Agreement (DTA) Network 2026

      Apr 24
    • Labor Compliance Calendar for Liaison Offices in India (FY 2026–27)

      Apr 22
    • Import-Export Procedures in India: 2026 Edition

      Apr 20
    • India’s Trade Performance in FY 2025-26: Moderate Export Growth Amid Shifting Trade Dynamics

      Apr 17
    • UAE Reduces Tax Penalties and Introduces Unified Compliance Framework

      Apr 16
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