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Trading Company Setup in China: Licensing and Import-Export Rights
This guide to trading company China setup explains how foreign investors obtain import-export rights, draft a workable business scope, complete customs registration, and meet the licensing and tax obligations that apply from 2026.
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Foreign Business Sentiment in China: What the 2026 AmCham Survey Means for Your China Strategy
AmCham's 2026 survey highlights rising confidence among US companies in China, stronger profitability, and evolving China foreign investment trends, offering key insights for business strategy and growth.
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Switzerland-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Upgrade: What It Means for Business
The upgraded free trade agreement between Switzerland and China could significantly lower market-entry costs and expand opportunities for Swiss companies. With 99.8 percent of Swiss exports set to become duty-free, alongside broader investment access, sole ownership rights in key service sectors, and easier rules for digital trade and origin, businesses should start assessing where the agreement could reduce costs or support expansion.
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FDI into China for H1 2026: Behind the Numbers
China FDI 2026 data show a 5% H1 decline alongside a 5.3% rise in newly registered foreign enterprises, signalling cautious but sustained investor engagement even as capital moves toward higher-value sectors.
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Managing Labour Risks in China: Workforce Structuring Strategies for 2026 and Beyond
Labour risk management in China is not just about compliance checklists but a matter of workforce design. This article walks foreign investors through how labour risk builds up across the employee lifecycle, compares direct hiring, outsourcing, and Employer of Record (EOR) models, and outlines how to build a compliance framework that holds up under scrutiny.
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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.
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China’s GDP Expands 4.7% in H1 2026: How to Read It
China's economy grew 4.7% in H1 2026. Explore key trends in GDP, manufacturing, consumption, trade, and opportunities for foreign investors.
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China’s New Foreign Investment Action Plan: The Measures That Matter Most for FIEs
China’s 2026 action plan for foreign investment opens financial services, revises M&A rules, and eases data export controls. We outline the most important measures for FIEs and discuss how to act on them.