Other Briefings
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
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
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
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
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.
China annual IIT Settlement in 2026 Is Open: Are You Ready?
Annual IIT reconciliation is the mandatory year‑end individual income tax settlement for resident taxpayers. This guide outlines eligibility, deductions, filing channels, and common compliance pitfalls.
China’s Brain-Computer Interface Industry – Tapping into the Future of Human-Machine Integration
China is investing heavily in brain-computer interface technology, opening up vast new frontiers in healthcare, rehabilitation, and entertainment.
China’s Revised Foreign Trade Law Is Now in Effect: What Businesses Need to Know
China’s Revised Foreign Trade Law introduces a more structured and security focused approach to trade governance. While signaling continued openness, the law raises compliance expectations across IP, data, and supply chains for foreign businesses.
China to Grant Market and Data Exclusivity for Innovative Drugs for the First Time
New revisions to pharmaceutical regulations introduce market and data exclusivity protections for certain drugs in an effort to incentivize R&D of innovative and under-researched treatments.
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
On December 31, 2025, Trump signed a proclamation delaying the increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for another year.
Trademark Registration in Hong Kong: Strategic Considerations for International Businesses
Hong Kong offers a sophisticated and reliable trademark system grounded in common law principles and international best practices. For multinational businesses, understanding registration rules and jurisdictional differences is essential to managing brand risk in Greater China.
China’s Labor Market in 2026: Wage Realignment, Mobility Shifts, and the New Talent Map
China’s labor market is entering a phase of adjustment marked by targeted wage pressure, cautious talent mobility, and a rebalancing of city-tier advantages. For employers in 2026, success depends less on scale and more on precision in role design, location planning, and talent investment.
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: Key Insights for Foreign Investors
From developing frontier technologies to boosting domestic demand, the plan sends a clear signal to businesses and investors of where opportunities will lie over the next five years.
