The draft judicial interpretation refines standards on shareholder contributions, liability, and enforcement, providing greater clarity for companies and investors.
The new amendment to - in effect January 1 - includes new AI provisions, higher penalties, and closer alignment with China’s broader data and security regulatory framework.
China’s Application Guide for ESG Disclosure Standards provides clear, actionable guidance for enterprises to implement sustainability reporting that is decision-useful, reliable, and aligned with regulatory expectations.
China’s new government procurement policy introduces a 20 percent price evaluation advantage for qualifying domestic products and sets clearer standards for what counts as “Made in China.”
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2024 trade data highlights uneven state-level exposure to China and underscores how shifting trade dynamics create varying levels of economic impact across the country.
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.
Trump has threatened an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods in retaliation for the expansion of rare earth export controls. This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on October 11, 2025.
The meeting in Busan produced a series of trade de-escalation measures, including tariff reductions and the suspension of rare earth export controls and port fees, offering temporary relief to businesses.
China has imposed new restrictions on the export of certain rare earth products, extending oversight to items produced abroad using Chinese technology and materials, potentially further disrputing global supply chains.
In this China Monthly Tax Brief for October 2025, we highlight key taxation developments relevant to individuals and businesses
Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for July 2025 has now been updated.
In our Asia Transfer Pricing Brief for Q3 2025, we present the latest updates and new guidelines on transfer pricing in Hong Kong and Asia.
Internet platform companies must comply with new information reporting rules, with the first quarterly filing for operator and employee income data due October 31, 2025.
In this China Monthly Tax Brief for September 2025, China introduced new compliance rules for internet platforms, enhanced funding incentives for multinational headquarters in Shanghai, and rolled out targeted tax benefits in Hainan for talent and businesses. A new sustainability disclosure guide also provides a practical framework for ESG reporting, alongside other notable updates.
The draft judicial interpretation refines standards on shareholder contributions, liability, and enforcement, providing greater clarity for companies and investors.
China has imposed new restrictions on the export of certain rare earth products, extending oversight to items produced abroad using Chinese technology and materials, potentially further disrputing global supply chains.
The new amendment to - in effect January 1 - includes new AI provisions, higher penalties, and closer alignment with China’s broader data and security regulatory framework.
The draft judicial interpretation introduces clearer rules for governance, liability, and dispute resolution, offering more predictable standards for companies and stakeholders.
Judicial Interpretation II on Labor Disputes clarifies how courts recognize employment relationships involving foreigners working in China. It also confirms that representative offices may be named in labor disputes.
China is now the world's second-largest cosmetics and personal care market and leads regional growth in Asia. We delve into the key drivers building up China’s beauty and personal care sector and the business scope for foreign brands.
Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for July 2025 has now been updated.
China’s longevity market is emerging as a powerful new growth frontier as the country enters a rapidly aging demographic era. Driven by national-level policy support since 2024, China is shifting from reactive elderly care to proactive, lifespan-oriented innovation across healthcare, biotech, and smart eldercare.
China is moving toward an absolute emissions cap in its national carbon trading system, signaling a major policy shift. The new directive aims to strengthen carbon pricing and accelerate decarbonization across key industries.
China’s leading tech cities are gaining global prominence in AI, biotech, and smart manufacturing. This article examines the investment implications for foreign firms navigating China’s evolving innovation landscape.
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.
In 2026, workers will be entitiled to a total of 13 days off, while the Chinese New Year break will reach a record length of nine days.
This article looks at all of the China visa-free policies that are currently in place. Most recently on September 2, China expands visa-free entry for Russian citizens starting September 15, 2025.
Judicial Interpretation II on Labor Disputes clarifies how courts recognize employment relationships involving foreigners working in China. It also confirms that representative offices may be named in labor disputes.
This article offers a guide to minimum wages in the Chinese Mainland and discuss how labor costs are affected by changes to the minimum wage levels. The data is current as of October 9, 2025.
Data compliance in China requires more than policy – it demands operational capability supported by technology. Digital tools help enterprises reduce risk and achieve resilient governance.
The new amendment to - in effect January 1 - includes new AI provisions, higher penalties, and closer alignment with China’s broader data and security regulatory framework.
Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
China’s certification pathway for cross-border personal information transfers is now finalized. Businesses should prepare by tracking regulatory updates and building internal compliance systems.
The latest issue of China Briefing Magazine, “Data Compliance in China: A Roadmap for Foreign Investors“, is now available as a complimentary download on the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
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