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Maximizing Tax Treaty Benefits Under the Hong Kong-China DTA
The Hong Kong-China DTA offers significant tax savings, but accessing treaty benefits requires careful planning, beneficial ownership, and proper documentation.
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China Releases Draft Standard on AI Application Security Classification and Grading
China's draft standard for classifying and grading AI application security risks was just released. Learn how companies should prepare.
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EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
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Key Tax Enforcement Trends in 2026: What Foreign Companies in China Need to Know
China's tax authorities are ramping up digital, data-driven enforcement in 2026, tightening scrutiny across invoicing, export rebates, tax incentives, and platform sales. Here's what foreign companies need to know to stay compliant.
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Investing in Shanghai’s AI Investment Clusters: Where the Opportunities Lie After WAIC 2026
We map Shanghai's key AI investment clusters (Xuhui, Zhangjiang, and Lingang) and explain where foreign investors should consider landing after WAIC 2026.
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Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What’s in Effect Now?
The current landscape of US-China tariff rates is complex, with multiple overlapping trade measures in effect. This article explains which tariffs apply in 2025 and how they intersect.
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Trademark Protection in China: Why Legal Victory Is Only Part of the Strategy
Louis Vuitton's trademark victory over Chinese tea chain Molly Tea was legally sound yet triggered a massive consumer backlash. Set against nearly 1,700 enforcement actions in five years, the case shows why foreign brands in China need an integrated trademark strategy.
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The Cost of Starting a Business in China: How Foreign Investors Should Budget
The cost of setting up a company in China varies depending on the city, sector, operating model, staffing plan, and licensing requirements. This guide helps foreign companies identify the major cost drivers and prepare for a tailored establishment assessment.