Chinese New Year 2026: Workforce Planning and Business Continuity Guide

With the 2026 Chinese New Year holiday running February 15–23, companies face compressed timelines, workforce mobility, and production uncertainty. This analysis outlines practical continuity planning steps – from staffing and retention strategies to financial and logistical preparation – to reduce first-quarter disruption.

EU-China Relations in 2026: What to Watch

EU–China relations in 2026 are increasingly defined by strategic pragmatism: economic interdependence remains intact, but policy frameworks are shifting toward risk management, industrial security, and regulatory leverage.

Inside China’s Green Consumption Strategy: Where Growth is Moving

Beijing’s latest push to expand green consumption highlights a broader economic transition toward domestic demand, sustainability, and services-led growth. From policy incentives to changing consumer preferences, this briefing examines where new opportunities are emerging and how businesses can align strategy with China’s evolving low-carbon consumption model.

Hong Kong IRD Warns Public About Fraudulent Stamp Duty Certificate Notices

Fraudulent Stamp Duty Certificate notices have prompted the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department to issue a public alert. Recent scams have used fabricated “landed tax” demands and foreign-currency payment requests to mislead individuals and businesses.

The Infrastructure Advantage Behind China’s Manufacturing Strength

As supply chains diversify across Asia, China’s infrastructure advantage remains a defining factor in manufacturing strategy. From integrated logistics corridors to digital and energy systems, this briefing examines why infrastructure scale continues to anchor China’s competitiveness in 2026.

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