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.
Do I Need a License to Operate Online in China? A Guide for Foreign Companies
Before launching a website, mobile app, or digital platform in China, foreign companies face one fundamental question: do they need a license? In most cases, the answer is yes—and often more than one.
Hiring in Hong Kong: Compliance Tips for Foreign Companies
Hong Kong offers foreign companies access to a highly skilled, multilingual workforce and a business-friendly regulatory environment, making it a key gateway for regional expansion in Asia.
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.
Ascentium Acquires Dezan Shira & Associates, Expanding its Footprint to 27 Markets and Strengthening Corporate Services Capabilities
Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates (“Dezan Shira”), a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.
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.
China Manufacturing Tracker 2026
Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for March 2026 has now been updated.
