Other Briefings
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.
Performance Appraisals in China: How Employers Can Legally Link It to Pay
Employers in China face growing scrutiny over performance appraisal systems tied to pay. Standardizing procedures and ensuring transparency can help mitigate legal risks and maintain compliance.
Annual Filing of Stamp Tax on Business Account Books before January 15: FAQs
China taxpayers must complete stamp tax declaration and payment by January 15 if there has been an increase in tax items, such as “paid-in capital” and “capital reserve,” in the 2025 business account books.
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
Trump has threatened an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods in retaliation for the expansion of rare earth export controls. This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on October 11, 2025.
From Renewable Electrolysis to FCVs – Opportunities in China’s Emerging Hydrogen Industry
Bolstered by strong government backing, the nascent industry poses exciting opportunities for green applications, but investors must be aware of intrinsic early mover risks.
Nine Provinces Roll Out Updated Minimum Wage Standards from December 1
This article offers a guide to minimum wages in the Chinese Mainland and discuss how labor costs are affected by changes to the minimum wage levels. The data is current as of December 8, 2025.
China Monthly Tax Brief: November 2025
Recent measures issued by national and local authorities reflect a clear policy direction: tightening compliance standards while enhancing service transparency and clarifying long-standing procedural ambiguities.
Non-fixed-Term Labor Contract in China: Rules Further Clarified Under Judicial Interpretation II
Non-fixed-term labor contracts provide employees with significant protection under China’s Labor Contract Law. Employers must understand the triggers and compliance requirements to avoid costly disputes.
