Other Briefings
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 Personal Information Protection 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.
New Guidelines on Handling Sensitive Personal Data in China in Effect November 1
New nonmandatory standards provide useful clarity on how to legally process senstive personal data throughout the entire lifecycle, facilitating compliance with regulations.
