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