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.
Employees Leave Management in Guangdong: New Regulations
We address FAQs on the updated regulation on employees leave management in Guangdong, effective retrospectively from July 1, 2023.
US-China Relations in the Biden Era: A Timeline
Timeline tracking key developments affecting US-China bilateral trade and business engagement under the Joe Biden administration.
The China Project Media Company Announces Closure
The China Project, a renowned English-language publication focused on China, has announced its closure, citing funding challenges as the primary reason for the decision.
Apostille Convention Officially Took Effect in China on November 7
China’s accession to the Convention simplifies authentication procedures required to use foreign documents for administrative matters in China. The Apostille Convention officially took effect in China on November 7, 2023.
China to Issue RMB 1 Trillion in Special Treasury Bonds to Local Governments in Q4 2023 and Q1 2024
The central government will issue RMB 1 trillion in special treasury bonds to local governments in Q4 2023 to help with disaster relief and reconstruction.
China International Import Expo 2023 – Trade, Policy, and Business Opportunities
Thousands of exhibitors, Global Fortune 500 companies, and industry leaders are convening at CIIE 2023 in Shanghai in search of new business opportunities. This year, several US government officials have also participated.
Why Trump’s New York Fraud Case Matters in Beijing
By Chris Devonshire-Ellis The ongoing saga of former US President Donald Trumps’s fraud case – in that the Trump Organisation deliberately inflated the value of assets it held in order to gain preferential loan rates – will be of intense interest in Beijing and many other countries. At stake is not just the question of […]
China Monthly Tax Brief: October 2023
In October 2023, seven provinces and cities in China, including Beijing, Hunan, Shandong, Anhui, Qinghai, Ningxia, and Guizhou, announced pilot programs for fully digitalized e-fapiao. We discuss how companies can prepare in this month’s China tax brief.














