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China’s Chemical Industry: Where to Invest in 2026?
Profits across China's petroleum and chemical industry fell again in 2025, yet BASF and ExxonMobil have recently opened their largest wholly owned plants in the country. We explain the paradox, where the opportunities lie, and what the new Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law means for foreign investors.
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China’s Wine Market in 2026: What the Data Show for European and International Producers
China imported approximately 101.4 million litres of wine in the first half of 2026, worth around US$716 million. Import volume fell 11 percent year on year, while import value increased 0.8 percent. The average import price rose 13.3 percent to US$7.07 per litre.
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China Manufacturing Tracker 2026
Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for June and July 2026 has now been updated.
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How Can Foreign F&B Brands Enter China? Food Franchising Models and Market Entry Considerations
Foreign food and beverage chains are expanding in China through franchising and local capital. We compare the entry models open to foreign F&B brands and the compliance steps that determine success.
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China’s Food Franchising Market in 2026: US Chains Return as the Industry Consolidates
US food chain brands are entering or re-entering China at the fastest pace in years, relying on franchising and local capital partners to expand in a RMB 5.8 trillion (US$833.8 billion) catering market that is growing more slowly but consolidating rapidly around chains. We examine the data behind the trend.
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Where to Invest in China: Priority Industries by Province
China's provincial 15th Five-Year Plans reveal where the country's industrial priorities are heading over the next five year, revealing new opportunities for foreign investors.
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Where to Invest in China in the Next Five Years – Analysing Four Priority High-Tech Sectors
China’s provincial 15th Five-Year Plans highlight four investment opportunities: green hydrogen, embodied AI, semiconductors, and biomanufacturing. We examine the leading regions and key considerations for foreign investors.
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China’s Manufacturing Advantage Beyond Subsidies
As China curbs local subsidy competition, its manufacturing advantage is increasingly rooted in industrial ecosystems, supply chain integration, operational speed, and infrastructure quality rather than direct incentives.