China Tax Enforcement Trends in 2026: What Foreign Companies Need to Know

China is strengthening data-driven tax enforcement across invoicing, export rebates, incentives, and online sales. Foreign companies should assess whether their tax positions, documentation, and internal controls are prepared for increased scrutiny.

China’s Draft AI Security Classification Standard: How Companies Should Prepare

China’s proposed standard introduces a framework for classifying AI applications according to their security risks. We outline which businesses may be affected and the governance, risk-assessment, and compliance measures companies should begin reviewing.

Shanghai’s AI Investment Clusters: Where Foreign Investors Should Locate

Following 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), we compare Shanghai’s leading AI clusters—Xuhui, Zhangjiang, and Lingang—and examine their sector strengths, policy support, and suitability for different foreign investment projects.

Maximizing Tax Treaty Benefits Under the Hong Kong-China DTA

The Hong Kong–China DTA can reduce withholding tax and improve cross-border tax efficiency, but relief is not automatic. Learn how beneficial ownership, commercial substance, and supporting documentation can affect a company’s eligibility.

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