Other Briefings
European Business in China: Key Takeaways from the EU Chamber’s 2026 Survey
European companies in China are cautiously optimistic for the first time in years, with fewer businesses reporting a worsening environment, though challenges around market access, competition, and economic slowdown remain.
Post-M&A Integration in China: Where Most Deals Fail – and How to Get It Right
While transactions may be carefully structured, the real test begins after closing, when operational, cultural, and governance challenges surface. Managing these complexities requires a phased, hands-on approach that extends well beyond initial integration planning.
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 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.
The Xi-Trump Summit: What Was Agreed—and What Was Not
While the long-awaited summit failed to meet its loftiest goal of extending the tariff truce, the two sides nonetheless made important inroads in resolving key areas of disagreement.
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 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.
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.
