This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on May 21, 2025. Most recently, US and China agreed to cut reciprocal tariff rates to 10 percent for a period of 90 days; US reduced de minimis tariff rates but costs remain high for small parcels.
Rather than exiting China altogether, many multinationals are embracing cross-border restructuring to manage geopolitical tensions and diversify risk. This article unpacks how the approach works and why it's gaining momentum.
This article explores the structure and regulatory framework of China’s halal food market, highlights key regional initiatives, and outlines practical strategies for foreign businesses seeking access to this specialized and growing segment of China’s food economy.
This June 2025 China Monthly Tax Brief covers a new tax credit for overseas reinvestment, Company Law financial clarifications, launch of the GBA IIT subsidy in Shenzhen, new reporting rules for platforms, and R&D super deduction in July filings.
China’s Ministry of Finance has clarified compliance procedures for using reserve funds to offset losses and making capital contributions through non-monetary assets, with implications for financial reporting, compliance procedures, and fund management.
This article provides a comprehensive guide for foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) on China’s high-temperature allowance system, including eligibility rules, payment methods, tax treatment, and regional variations.
New guidelines outlining criteria for professional institutions to carry out personal information protection audits provide guidance for companies to choose the right auditor.
Vietnam’s economy posted 7.52 percent growth in the first half of 2025, driven by services and manufacturing, despite global trade tensions and US tariffs.
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