Other Briefings
Tax Health in China: A Strategic Imperative for 2025 and Beyond
China’s evolving tax system is reshaping compliance for foreign firms. Learn why tax health is now a strategic priority amid fiscal pressure and digital oversight.
New FX Measures Lift Property Purchase Curbs, Streamline Cross-Border Financing for Foreign Firms
China’s FX regulator has lifted barriers on property purchases and ease reinvestment rules in a new set of measures streamlining cross-border financing and investment.
How Did Dior Violate China’s Data Privacy Law? Lessons from the PIPL Probe
The investigation into Dior’s handling of personal information exposed gaps in consent, cross-border transfer compliance, and security safeguards, offering valuable lessons for businesses navigating China’s Personal Information Protection Law.
China’s Tax Overhaul Ends Third-Party Export Loophole—Are You Ready?
China’s STA Announcement [2025] No.17 introduces sweeping changes to export tax filing, targeting non-compliant practices like third-party export document use. Learn how the new rules will affect your business and what steps you should take to prepare.
Mapping China’s Outbound Investment (ODI) Shifts: Sources, Destinations, and Sectors
In 2024, China’s ODI rose to US$192.2 billion, with a clear pivot toward high-tech, green energy, and digital infrastructure, reflecting a strategy of innovation-driven, sustainable global expansion.
Can China’s Sports and Fitness Industry Drive New Consumption?
As interest in sports and fitness grows across China, the government is harnessing the industry’s potential as a driver of new domestic consumption. We look at the latest trends, policy initiatives, and investment opportunities in the burgeoning sector.
October Golden Week 2025 in China: Holiday Schedule, Pay Rules, and HR Tips
China’s October Golden Week 2025 runs from October 1 to 8, combining the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day. Employers must prepare for compliance, overtime pay, workforce planning, and cultural sensitivities to minimize disruptions.
How to Smoothly Transition to eMPF: A Checklist for Employers
Following the launch of Hong Kong’s eMPF platform, this guide helps employers navigate the transition with practical steps for registration, data review, and compliance.
