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China’s Economy Expands 4.5% in Q3 on Back of Tech-Driven Export Boom
GDP accelerated from the second quarter, propelled by a surge in high-tech manufacturing and exports. We explore the key trends shaping the outlook for foreign businesses.
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China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker 2026
In this China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker, China Briefing offers up-to-date data and insights on China’s outbound investment developments and trends. Data is as of October 2026.
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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.
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Free Trade Zones (FTZs) in China: Benefits, Eligibility, and How to Choose the Right One
China now operates 23 pilot free trade zones (FTZs) alongside the Hainan Free Trade Port, each offering a different mix of market access openings, customs facilitation, financial pilots, and, in a handful of locations, reduced tax rates.
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Exporting Wine to China in 2026: Market Access and Strategies for European Producers
European wine enters China at a 14 percent tariff disadvantage to Australia, Chile, and other free trade partners, and must meet updated registration rules and a new labeling standard. In the second of two articles, we look at market access requirements and what China's changing wine market means for European producers.
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China’s Wine Market in 2026: What the Data Show for European and International Producers
China imported approximately 101.4 million litres of wine in the first half of 2026, worth around US$716 million. Import volume fell 11 percent year on year, while import value increased 0.8 percent. The average import price rose 13.3 percent to US$7.07 per litre.
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Xi-Trump Meeting: Four Takeaways from the Washington Visit for Businesses
Xi Jinping's official state visit to Washington, DC, has led to a two-month extension to the tariff truce, providing important, if short-lived, clarity for businesses.
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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.