Other Briefings
China’s Import and Export Licensing Regime in 2026
China’s 2026 updates to its import and export licensing catalogs introduce new requirements for a wide range of goods. Companies that proactively review classifications and adjust compliance processes will be better positioned to avoid clearance delays and maintain supply chain continuity.
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
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.
Hong Kong Budget 2026-2027: Driving Growth Through Technology and Innovation
The latest fiscal blueprint charts a path to innovation-led growth while reinforcing the city’s position as a global financial and logistics hub.
US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs – What it Means for the US-China Détente
The court’s decision curtails executive overreach in trade policy and could create a more stable tariff environment for businesses, but calls into question the the terms of the US-China trade agreement negotiated under the pretext of now-voided duties.
Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What’s in Effect Now?
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.
China’s New International Land-Sea Corridor: Implications for Supply Chains and ASEAN Trade
China’s New Land-Sea Corridor is becoming a commercially scalable route linking inland provinces with ASEAN and global markets. With rising cargo volumes and new policy support, the corridor offers businesses fresh opportunities for pilot shipments, financing improvements, and supply-chain diversification.
A Guide to Global Minimum Tax in Hong Kong – Understanding the Rules for MNEs (Part I)
Hong Kong has enacted its version of the OECD’s global minimum tax, reshaping compliance requirements for large multinational groups operating in or through the city. With the rules now in force, affected businesses must prepare for new reporting and top-up tax obligations.
