Other Briefings
Data as Intellectual Property in China: Legal Developments and Regional Pilots
China is establishing a state-led framework recognizing processed data as a new form of intellectual property (IP), enabling its registration, licensing, and commercialization through formal exchanges.
Does Your Business Need to File DPO Information With the CAC?
New CAC rules make data protection officer (DPO) reporting mandatory for companies processing over one million individuals’ data. Find out if your business needs to comply and how to file.
China-Peru Trade 2.0: What the Future Holds under the Upgraded FTA
Explore the future of China-Peru economic ties, with new opportunities in mining, agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, tourism, and digital economy under the upgraded FTA and Belt and Road cooperation.
Tax Health and Dispute Strategies for Foreign Firms in China
Tax health and dispute strategies are essential for foreign firms navigating heightened enforcement and digital compliance tools. This issue of China Briefing Magazine explores how investors in China can build tax health, handle audits, and resolve disputes effectively.
Asia Transfer Pricing Brief: Q2 2025
In our Asia Transfer Pricing Brief for Q2 2025, we present the latest updates and new guidelines on transfer pricing in Hong Kong and Asia.
China Launches First-Ever National Childcare Subsidy: What You Must Know
The newly implemented childcare subsidy in China marks a historic step in national birth support policy, with important implications for foreign companies targeting Chinese families. This analysis covers the policy framework, demographic impacts, and sector-specific opportunities.
Hainan to Launch Independent Customs Operations Dec 18: Why It Matters
The Hainan Free Trade Port is set to implement major trade facilitation measures on December 18, 2025, including two zero-tariff policies and a full customs closure model. The reforms aim to strengthen Hainan’s role as a key gateway for China’s high-level opening.
How to Apply for Additional VAT Deduction for Advanced Manufacturing Companies in 2025
This article walks you through how advanced manufacturing companies in China can apply for and benefit from the 2025 additional VAT deduction policy. It covers who can apply, how to calculate eligibility, and important deadlines to keep in mind.
