Other Briefings
Dezan Shira & Associates Releases Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 Amid Intensifying Competition
The Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 reveals a more competitive regional landscape, with China leading and Malaysia rising to second place. Enhanced features provide deeper insights for strategic manufacturing and supply chain planning.
China Cuts Import Tariffs to Support High-Tech, Healthcare in 2026 Schedule
The 2026 tariff schedule seeks to support development of key industries while upholding commitments under China’s free trade agreements.
MIIT’s Industrial Digital Transformation Blueprint: How China Plans to Upgrade Manufacturing by 2026
MIIT has released a detailed scenario‑based reference guide outlining how Chinese manufacturers should adopt digital technologies to enhance operational performance. The blueprint signals clearer expectations for how companies can align with China’s ongoing industrial transformation.
China Releases 2025 Edition of Encouraged Catalogue for Foreign Investment
China has released the 2025 edition of its Encouraged Foreign Investment Catalogue, significantly expanding the scope of industries eligible for preferential policies. The new catalogue will take effect on February 1, 2026.
China’s Economy in November 2025: Year-End Review and 2026 Outlook
China’s November 2025 economic data show momentum easing as the year draws to a close, with the 2026 outlook likely to be characterized by slower headline growth and sharper sectoral divergence.
Beyond Zero Tariffs – What Hainan’s New Customs Zone Means for Industry, Investors, and the Island
Effective December 18, 2025, the new Hainan customs zone introduces a two-line tariff system to boost processing and trade activities. It offers duty-free benefits for imports used within the island and incentives for value-added industries.
China’s Luxury Market Outlook: Stabilization, Strategic Reset, and the New Consumer Landscape
China’s luxury market is entering 2026 in a phase of cautious stabilization, shaped by shifting consumer demographics, evolving tastes, and a more complex macro-policy environment.
CEWC 2025: China Emphasizes Boosting Domestic Consumption, Proactive Fiscal Policy in 2026
China’s 2025 Central Economic Work Conference sets a cautious yet targeted economic agenda for 2026, emphasizing proactive fiscal policy, modest monetary easing, and efforts to boost domestic consumption and strategic investment.
