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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
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.
How Foreign Investors Should Approach Hong Kong M&A Due Diligence in 2026
Hong Kong M&A due diligence has evolved as targets increasingly operate as holding companies with offshore and the Chinese Mainland exposure. Foreign investors in 2026 must focus on control, risk allocation, and post closing enforceability rather than formal compliance alone.
Optimizing Your China Manufacturing Operations: Setup, Acquisition, and Restructuring Pathways
The latest issue of China Briefing Magazine is now available as a complimentary download on the Asia Briefing Publication Store. Written for executives and decision-makers, this publication provides a clear, pragmatic framework for navigating China’s new manufacturing reality in 2026.
China vs. Vietnam vs. India: Assessing Costs, Tax, and Market Access for Australian Companies
From labor costs and corporate tax rates to foreign investment restrictions, we break down the operational realities Australian companies need to consider before entering markets in China, Vietnam, or India.
The Xi-Trump Summit: Progress Made on Agriculture Trade as Two Sides Lay Groundwork for Future Negotiations
Few details have been released about the Beijing summit, with China’s agreement to purchase American agricultural products and aircraft unconfirmed by Beijing, and the prospect of a trade truce extension remaining uncertain.
China Monthly Tax Brief: April 2026
China’s tax and regulatory landscape saw a flurry of activity in April 2026. Foreign-invested enterprises operating in China should pay close attention to several of these changes, which carry direct compliance and commercial implications.
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
On March 23, 2026, the US Federal Communications Commission updated its Covered List to include foreign-made consumer routers, preventing new models from receiving FCC equipment authorization and thereby banning them from being imported or sold in the US.
Trump in Beijing – What Can Businesses Expect from the Meetings?
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-Italy Double Tax Treaty 2026: Practical Tax Planning Guide for Italian Investors
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.
