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Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates.

CHINA EDITION

TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

Decoding China’s Imports in 2025: Key Trends and Strategic Implications

China’s imports in the first seven months of 2025 highlight shifting patterns across trading partners, product categories, and import methods. For exporters and investors, these trends signal where new growth opportunities are emerging.

European SMEs in China: Insights from the EU SME Centre 2025/2026 Survey

China remains a valuable destination for EU SMEs, but only if approached strategically. Companies that align with niche markets, build the right partnerships, leverage digital routes, and integrate China into a broader Asian or global strategy are more likely to thrive.

Hainan Free Trade Port: Tax, Customs, and Industry Incentives for Foreign Investors

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the preferential policies in Hainan, including zero-tariff trade, sector-specific support, and measures to attract foreign investment, talent, and technology ahead of the launch of island-wide custom operations in December 2025.

China’s Biopharma Industry Clusters: Mapping Opportunities and Regional Strengths

China’s biopharma industry has rapidly evolved from a generics hub to a global innovation leader. Regional clusters support research, commercialization, and global integration, creating growing opportunities for foreign firms despite regulatory and geopolitical challenges.

China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker: 2024-25

In the 2024-25 China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker, China Briefing offers up-to-date data and insights on China’s outbound investment developments and trends. Data is current as of August 2025.

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