Other Briefings
The Path to Peak Emissions: Climate and Environmental Policy in China’s 15th Five-Year Plan
The 15th Five-Year Plan doubles down on renewables build-out and seeks to tighten environmental regulations, posing both regulatory challenges and substantial economic opportunities for foreign companies in the years to come.
China’s Free Trade Zone Expands to 23 with Inner Mongolia Addition
China’s approval of the Inner Mongolia Pilot Free Trade Zone brings the country’s total FTZ count to 23, completing the national FTZ map and opening new channels in rare earths, AI computing, and cross‑border logistics. The key question for investors is how these policy ambitions translate into actionable opportunities.
China’s New Supply Chain Security Regulations: What Are the Risks to Foreign Companies?
China’s new rules on industrial supply chain security could place foreign companies in the crosshairs of competing national laws, with potential consequences for those operating in the country.
China’s GDP Grows 5% in Q1 2026 in Show of Resilience
China’s economy delivered a strong start to 2026, with industrial output and export growth driving momentum despite headwinds from the global supply chain crisis.
How China’s Foreign Investment Negative List Works – A Guide for Investors
Understanding which sectors are open, restricted, or entirely off-limits to foreign investors in China requires consulting several different lists depending on where and how you plan to invest.
Cost of Living in China 2026: A City-by-City Breakdown for Expats
This city‑by‑city guide analyzes expat living costs in China in 2026 using a Shanghai Index benchmark. It explains how inflation trends, exchange rates, and regional development policies shape real purchasing power across different cities and lifestyles.
How Hormuz Disruptions Affect China’s Energy Security and Industry
Hormuz disruptions are reshaping China’s energy security outlook, with risks emerging through higher costs rather than supply shortages. While diversified imports and strong reserves provide resilience, pressure is building on industrial margins, transport costs, and supply chain stability.
China’s Strategy for Overseas Investment in the 15th Five-Year Plan
China’s new Five-Year Plan signals a more cautious, technology-driven approach to overseas investment, with greater emphasis on protecting Chinese assets abroad.
