Other Briefings
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.
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 Green Consumption Market: Policy Momentum, Consumer Shifts, and Commercial Opportunities
China’s green consumption market is rapidly becoming a structural growth pillar, driven by coordinated national policy (notably the 2026 Action Plan) that integrates incentives, standards, and financing to steer household and service-sector demand toward low-carbon, resource-efficient goods and lifestyles.
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.
China’s Infrastructure Dominance: Still a Step Ahead in Asian Manufacturing
China’s long-term investment in transport, energy, industrial, and digital infrastructure continues to support manufacturing at scale. As Asian manufacturing diversifies, China’s infrastructure depth remains a structural strength compared to emerging alternatives.
Hong Kong IRD Warns Public About Fraudulent Stamp Duty Certificate Notices
Hong Kong’s IRD has warned the public about fake notices impersonating Stamp Duty Certificate communications. These fraudulent documents often use fabricated tax terms, urgent deadlines, or foreign-currency payment instructions to pressure recipients.
