Starting a Business in China: What Should Foreign Investors Budget?

The cost of establishing a business in China depends on location, sector, licensing, staffing, and operating structure. This guide identifies the main cost drivers and helps investors prepare a more realistic market entry budget.

EU Forced Labour Rules: How China-Based FIEs Should Prepare

The EU Forced Labour Regulation will place greater scrutiny on supply chains linked to the European market. Foreign-invested enterprises in China should assess supplier traceability, due diligence, documentation, and exposure before enforcement begins.

Closing a China Company: Key Steps and Risks for Foreign Investors

Deregistering a company in China requires coordinated dissolution, liquidation, tax clearance, employee settlement, and cancellation procedures. This guide explains the process and the risks businesses should manage to avoid residual liabilities.

Choosing an Accounting Firm in Hong Kong: Fees, Services, and Key Questions

Accounting and audit providers in Hong Kong vary significantly in fees, sector expertise, service scope, and international capabilities. This practical guide helps foreign investors and SMEs select a firm that matches their reporting, compliance, and growth needs.

China’s Economy Grew 4.7% in H1 2026: What Investors Should Watch

China’s economy expanded 4.7 percent in the first half of 2026, but performance varied across manufacturing, consumption, investment, and trade. We examine the trends shaping sector opportunities and operating risks for foreign businesses.

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