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US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline

12/05/2025

Trump has threatened an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods in retaliation for the expansion of rare earth export controls. This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on October 11, 2025.

Shanghai Eastern Hub: Visa-Free Entry for Global Business Travelers Up to 30 Days

12/01/2025

The Shanghai Eastern Hub offers a new level of convenience for international business engagement, innovation, and specialized services. With its unique policy mix, it provides foreign enterprises with new opportunities for expansion.

China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker

11/28/2025

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 as of November 2025.

Choosing the Right Distribution Model for China Market Entry

11/27/2025

Choosing the right route to market requires aligning distribution, compliance, and operational needs with your business goals in China.

Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What's in Effect Now?

11/27/2025

The current landscape of US-China tariff rates is complex, with multiple overlapping trade measures in effect. This article explains which tariffs apply in 2025 and how they intersect.

China’s FDI in 2025: What the First 10 Months Reveal

11/26/2025

China’s FDI in the first 10 months of 2025 reflects a mixed picture: declining inflows but rising new market entries. Behind the numbers lies a structural shift toward high-tech, services, and green growth.

Tax & Accounting

China Monthly Tax Brief: November 2025

12/05/2025

Recent measures issued by national and local authorities reflect a clear policy direction: tightening compliance standards while enhancing service transparency and clarifying long-standing procedural ambiguities.

Unlocking China's New VAT Law: Key Changes, Business Impacts, and Compliance Tips

12/02/2025

This article breaks down the key changes of China's New Value-Added Tax (VAT) Law, their implications for businesses operating in China, and what enterprises should do to adapt to the evolving tax landscape.

Building and Maintaining Tax Health in China: A Complete Guide for Foreign Companies

11/25/2025

Building and Maintaining Tax Health in China is critical for foreign-invested enterprises facing complex tax regulations. This article provides actionable strategies to achieve a strong, low-risk tax position.

Understanding India’s Tax System – How It Differs from China

11/21/2025

India and China share broad tax categories but differ in rates, governance, and compliance mechanisms. This comparison provides clarity for businesses navigating both jurisdictions.

Guide to Accounting and Audit in China 2026 – New Publication Out

11/18/2025

This guide provides foreign businesses and organizations with a step-by-step walkthrough of the annual audit and compliance process, along with an introduction to China’s accounting framework. Download it for free!

China Manufacturing Tracker 2025

11/18/2025

Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for October 2025 has now been updated.

Legal & Regulatory

Company Law Draft Judicial Interpretation Part III: Nominee Shareholding, Investor Rights Protection, and Equity Transfer 

12/03/2025

The draft judicial interpretation reshapes rules on nominee shareholders and investor rights, and outlines new guidance on enforcement and equity transfers.

China's NMPA Issues Comprehensive Guidelines to Reform Cosmetics Regulation

12/02/2025

China’s newly released cosmetics guidelines create a more innovative, transparent, and globally aligned regulatory environment. Early compliance will give companies a clear competitive edge in the world’s largest beauty market.

Choosing the Right Distribution Model for China Market Entry

11/27/2025

Choosing the right route to market requires aligning distribution, compliance, and operational needs with your business goals in China.

China’s Cross-Border Data Transfer: Key Insights from Official Q&A (III)

11/24/2025

The latest official Q&A on cross-border data transfer clarifies rules balancing security and business needs. Foreign investors must adopt proactive compliance strategies to avoid risks.

Selling Agricultural Products to China: Tighter Traceability and Compliance Rules from December 15

11/17/2025

China’s GAC Announcement No. 219 introduces stricter declaration and management rules for agricultural imports. Exporters must meet new compliance standards to maintain market access.

Double Wage Rules in China: Key Updates Under Judicial Interpretation II on Labor Disputes

11/13/2025

Judicial Interpretation II refines double wage rules in China, clarifying liability and calculation standards. Employers can now follow clear guidelines to avoid disputes.

Industries

China Manufacturing Tracker 2025

11/18/2025

Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for October 2025 has now been updated.

Navigating Trends and Opportunities in China’s Tourism Market  

11/14/2025

China’s tourism sector is shifting toward a more regulated, experience-driven, and sustainability-oriented model as policymakers modernize the market and travel demand continues to rebound.

China’s Cosmetics and Personal Care Market: Key Trends and Business Outlook

11/04/2025

China is now the world's second-largest cosmetics and personal care market and leads regional growth in Asia. We delve into the key drivers building up China’s beauty and personal care sector and the business scope for foreign brands.

Understanding China’s Longevity Market: Industry Segments, Trends and Opportunities

10/21/2025

China’s longevity market is emerging as a powerful new growth frontier as the country enters a rapidly aging demographic era. Driven by national-level policy support since 2024, China is shifting from reactive elderly care to proactive, lifespan-oriented innovation across healthcare, biotech, and smart eldercare.

China Moves Toward Absolute Emissions Cap in Carbon Trading System

10/02/2025

China is moving toward an absolute emissions cap in its national carbon trading system, signaling a major policy shift. The new directive aims to strengthen carbon pricing and accelerate decarbonization across key industries.

China Tech Cities on the Rise: AI and VC Opportunities for Global Investors

10/01/2025

China’s leading tech cities are gaining global prominence in AI, biotech, and smart manufacturing. This article examines the investment implications for foreign firms navigating China’s evolving innovation landscape.

HR & Payroll

A Guide to Minimum Wages in China (As of December 8, 2025)

12/08/2025

This article offers a guide to minimum wages in the Chinese Mainland and discuss how labor costs are affected by changes to the minimum wage levels. The data is current as of December 8, 2025.

Non-fixed-Term Labor Contract in China: Rules Further Clarified Under Judicial Interpretation II

12/04/2025

Non-fixed-term labor contracts provide employees with significant protection under China’s Labor Contract Law. Employers must understand the triggers and compliance requirements to avoid costly disputes.

Shanghai’s Overseas Qualification Recognition List: What Foreign Professionals Need to Know

11/20/2025

Shanghai’s latest revision of its foreigner qualification recognition list further streamlines procedures for overseas professionals and employers to access local talent policies.

Double Wage Rules in China: Key Updates Under Judicial Interpretation II on Labor Disputes

11/13/2025

Judicial Interpretation II refines double wage rules in China, clarifying liability and calculation standards. Employers can now follow clear guidelines to avoid disputes.

China Further Expands the 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy to 65 Ports

11/05/2025

Effective June 12, 2025, nationals of Indonesia shall be eligible for China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy, bringing the list of eligible countries to 55.

China Releases Official 2026 Public Holiday Schedule

11/04/2025

In 2026, workers will be entitiled to a total of 13 days off, while the Chinese New Year break will reach a record length of nine days.

Technology

The Best Oil and Gas Software Solutions for 2026

12/01/2025

The oil and gas industry is shifting to AI, predictive analytics, cloud computing, IoT sensors, and robotics to reduce downtime, optimize wells, and improve safety.

EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline

11/26/2025

Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.

China’s Cross-Border Data Transfer: Key Insights from Official Q&A (III)

11/24/2025

The latest official Q&A on cross-border data transfer clarifies rules balancing security and business needs. Foreign investors must adopt proactive compliance strategies to avoid risks.

Empowering Data Compliance Through Technology: Building Scalable Governance in China

11/07/2025

Data compliance in China requires more than policy – it demands operational capability supported by technology. Digital tools help enterprises reduce risk and achieve resilient governance.

Revisions to China’s Cybersecurity Law: Strengthened Oversight and Alignment with Emerging Technologies

11/05/2025

The new amendment to - in effect January 1 - includes new AI provisions, higher penalties, and closer alignment with China’s broader data and security regulatory framework.

China Releases Certification Measures for Cross-Border Data Transfers – The Last Piece of the Regulatory Puzzle

10/24/2025

China’s certification pathway for cross-border personal information transfers is now finalized. Businesses should prepare by tracking regulatory updates and building internal compliance systems.

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