Other Briefings
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.
EU-China Relations in 2026: What to Watch
After a turbulent 2025 marked by trade frictions and rare earth disruptions, EU-China relations enter 2026 in a phase of cautious engagement rather than reset. Diplomatic channels have reopened and trade flows remain broadly resilient, providing a degree of stability for businesses.
China’s 2025 Local GDP Results and 2026 Targets
The 2025 regional GDP results reveal new patterns of development across the country, with some provinces benefitting from manufacturing and tech booms and others impacted by tariff pressure and weak domestic demand.
