Other Briefings
China Released Draft Encouraged Catalogue to Boost Foreign Investment
On December 20, 2024, China’s NDRC and the MOFCOM released the new draft version Encouraged Catalogue for Foreign Investment, revising the 2022 version. This draft is open for public feedback until January 20, 2025.
China Unveils Its First Set of Basic Standards for Corporate Sustainability (ESG) Disclosure
In December 2024, China introduced a Basic Standards of its Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standards, aiming to guide businesses in aligning their sustainability practices with global ESG expectations.
China-Bulgaria Economic Ties: Trade, Investment, and Opportunities
This article closely examines the bilateral trade and investment relationship between China and Bulgaria, exploring potential opportunities for future cooperation.
Closing a Company in China: General Deregistration vs. Simplified Deregistration
This article highlights the differences between the general and simplified procedures when deregistering a company, explains the eligibility criteria, and clarifies common misunderstandings about these processes.
China’s Economy in November 2024: Mixed Signals amid Persistent Challenges
China’s economy showed mixed performance in November 2024, with industrial production and exports showing resilience, while retail sales and fixed asset investment underperformed, amid ongoing challenges.
China Upgrades 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit to 10-Day Stay, Adds 21 Ports
China expands visa-free transit policy from December 17, 2024, allowing eligible foreign travelers to stay up to 240 hours (10 days). The update also adds 21 ports, bringing the total to 60 across 24 provinces.
Hong Kong Public Holidays 2025
Hong Kong will observe 17 public holidays in 2025, including five long weekends for Lunar New Year, Ching Ming Festival, Easter, the Birthday of the Buddha, and Christmas.
China’s Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC): Key Takeaways and Priorities for 2025
The 2024 China’s Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) outlined China’s economic priorities and strategies for 2025.
