Shanghai has launched China’s first fully online foreign‑invested enterprise registration using cross‑border digital identity authentication (CBDIA), marking a major step in reducing administrative barriers for overseas investors.
China’s economy has opened the year with accelerating industrial output, surging foreign trade, and continued high-tech investment, even as domestic consumption remains subdued and private and foreign investment continue to decline.
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan sets out an ambitious agenda for the Greater Bay Area (GBA). For foreign businesses, it signals new opportunities across finance, technology, and professional services.
Annual individual income tax (IIT) reconciliation is the mandatory year‑end IIT settlement for resident taxpayers. This guide outlines eligibility, deductions, filing channels, and common compliance pitfalls.
Foreign individuals in China must also complete annual individual income tax (IIT) reconciliation if they meet residency thresholds. This article explains the main reconciliation methods and practical considerations for expatriates.
On March 23, 2026, US communications regulator bans new foreign-made consumer routers over national security concerns. Find out more in this up-to-date US-China relations tracker.
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This 2026 edition of An Introduction to Doing Business in China provides practical guidance to help investors and executives navigate China’s evolving business environment with confidence.
This 2026 edition of An Introduction to Doing Business in China provides practical guidance to help investors and executives navigate China’s evolving business environment with confidence.
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