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We cover the latest economy and trade, legal and tax updates, industry insights, and HR and payroll news that are most relevant to doing business in China. Here are our top China news summaries.

Shanghai Lingang New Area Releases Whitelists for Data Export, Facilitating Cross-Border Data Flows

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Shanghai’s Lingang New Area has released general data lists that will facilitate data export for companies in the automotive, biopharma, and mutual fund sectors.

Tianjin Free Trade Zone Releases China’s First Negative List for Cross-Border Data Transfer

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The Tianjin Free Trade Zone has released China’s first data Negative List outlining the types of data that must undergo a security review by China’s cybersecurity bureau to be transferred out of China.

China’s New Measures to Support Foreign Investment in Sci-tech Firms

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China seeks to attract sci-tech foreign investment by relaxing rules, fostering partnerships, and enhancing the investment climate.

Shenzhen’s Qianhai Cooperation Zone Expands Preferential IIT and CIT Policies

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The Shenzhen Municipal Tax Bureau, Shenzhen Municipal Finance Bureau, and State Tax Administration have issued two notices broadening tax incentives for individuals and companies in the Qianhai Cooperation Zone.

Analyzing China’s Average Income: Key Trends and Market Implications

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China’s average income continues to rise. This article breaks down income levels across urban and rural regions, income groups, and top FDI destinations—offering investors practical insights into market potential.

Tracking China’s Carbon Goals: How Far Has It Come in 2025?

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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.

Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What’s in Effect Now?

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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.

China Further Expands the 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy to 55 Countries

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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.

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

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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.

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

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Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.

China’s Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates

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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.

China’s AI Healthcare Market (Part I): Growth Trends, Drivers, and APAC Comparison 

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China’s AI healthcare market is expanding rapidly, driven by a combination of state-backed policies, vast centralized data, and dual urban–rural demand.

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