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.
China Issues 24 New Measures to Attract Foreign Investment
China’s legislature has released a new action plan outlining measures to boost foreign investment in the country.
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Visit Australia for Trade and Technology Talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to visit Australia in late March, which will boost trade diplomacy between the two nations.
2024 Guidelines for Foreigners to Live and Work in China
The updated guidelines released by China’s Ministry of Commerce outline essential procedures and considerations for foreign businesspersons living and working in China, covering accommodations, visas, work permits, and emergency protocols.
China-Germany Bilateral Direct Investment: Trends and Outlook
China and Germany remain important investment partners, despite the mutual decline in FDI flows registered in 2023. We analyze recent trends and discuss the sectors that continue to drive bilateral investment.
EU Chamber Business Confidence Survey: Key Findings and Takeaways
The EU Chamber’s annual survey on business confidence in China for 2024 provides a snapshot of the current business sentiment among European companies.
An Introduction to Doing Business in Hong Kong 2024
This publication, updated in April 2024, is designed to introduce the fundamentals of doing business in Hong Kong. This guide covers corporate establishment, tax and audit, HR and payroll, and cybersecurity and data protection.
China’s New Company Law: Considerations for Foreign Stakeholders and FIEs
The New Company Law brings substantial changes with implications for new and existing foreign invested enterprises and stakeholders in China. Foreign investors must assess if adjustments to existing structures or new business negotiations are necessary.
China Trade Union Funds Explained
We introduce China trade union funds system, examining sources, regulations, and payment methods. Additionally, we explore the current state of trade unions in China, with specific considerations for foreign-owned enterprises.
China Fully Allows Visa-Free Entry for Foreign Tourist Groups on Cruise Ships
Starting May 15, 2024, foreign tourist groups traveling by cruise ships and organized by Chinese domestic travel agencies can enter China visa-free from ports in 13 cities and stay in eligible areas for 15 days.
China’s Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates
With borders open again, we look at all of the China visa-free policies that are currently in place and clarify who is eligible to benefit from them.
France-China Relations: Trade, Investment, and Recent Developments
As French President Emmanuel Macron makes an official visit to China this week, we discuss the latest bilateral trade and investment data and key diplomatic developments between the two countries.
Tianjin Free Trade Zone Releases China’s First Negative List for Cross-Border Data Transfer
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.