China’s May 2025 economic data highlight resilient domestic consumption and strategic trade diversification as key stabilizers amid a slowing industrial sector.
China-India bilateral trade reached US$138.48 billion in 2024, allowing China to reclaim its position as India’s largest trading partner after a two-year gap.
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.
We analyze China’s foreign direct investment (FDI) performance in January–April 2025, with underlying trends and sectoral highlights.
This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on May 21, 2025. Most recently, US and China agreed to cut reciprocal tariff rates to 10 percent for a period of 90 days; US reduced de minimis tariff rates but costs remain high for small parcels.
China’s average income continues to rise. This article breaks down income levels across urban and rural regions, income groups, and top FDI destinations—offering investors practical insights into market potential.
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
How Latin American Beef Exporters Can Succeed in China’s Evolving Import Market
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: What We Know So Far
75 Years of China-Denmark Ties: Trends and Opportunities in Bilateral Trade and Investment
China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker: 2024-25
With completion deadlines approaching, this article identifies common mistakes in preparing local files and special issue files and offers guidance to ensure compliance.
As the June 30 deadline approaches, companies in China must ensure they have prepared the required local file and special issue file for 2024 related party transactions.
Shenzhen has kicked off the 2025 application process for the Greater Bay Area Individual Income Tax subsidy. The application window is open from June 1 to July 31. Here is everything you need to know.
In this monthly China tax brief for May 2025, we spotlight significant taxation policies and measures for businesses.
The latest issue of China Briefing Magazine, “The China+ Strategy: Cross-Border Restructuring for Supply Chain Resilience“, is now available as a complimentary download on the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
Following the May 31 deadline for China’s annual CIT reconciliation, companies should prioritize the preparation and retention of supporting documents for potential inspections by the tax bureau.
China Manufacturing Tracker 2025
Annual CIT Reconciliation in 2025 - A Brief Guide for Companies
China Monthly Tax Brief: April 2025
Filing Individual Tax Returns in Hong Kong: A Complete Guide
A new landmark piece of legislation seeks to to protect essential services in Hong Kong from cyber threats by requiring operators of critical infrastructure to implement robust cybersecurity measures.
A draft revision to provisions on monopoly agreements propose market share and turnover thresholds under which companies can enter into pricing contracts with vertical entities.
With just five years to go until China meets its first major climate pledge, we look at the latest carbon and energy reduction achievements and discuss the country's new climate policies.
China's cyberspace administration has clarified filing requirements for companies that collect and store certain volumes of facial recognition data of individuals.
Companies can now seek removal from the abnormal operations list once violations are corrected, improving their social credit.
The agenda outlines China's legislative priorities for the year, including several new and amended regulations governing finance, foreign trade, tax, and economic development that may impact foreign companies.
The China+ Strategy: Cross-Border Restructuring for Supply Chain Resilience
BOI Filing in China Q&A (III): How to Decide the Beneficiary Owner?
Bank Account Risk Management: Tips for Hong Kong Banking Operations
New Standards for FSMP Infant Formula in China: Key Compliance Deadlines and Registration Guidance
China’s AI healthcare market is expanding rapidly, driven by a combination of state-backed policies, vast centralized data, and dual urban–rural demand.
China’s AI healthcare market offers high-growth opportunities across imaging, smart hospitals, drug discovery, and rural telemedicine, driven by strong policy backing and digital infrastructure.
Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for April 2025 has now been updated.
China’s industrial power rates depend upon the category of industry, type of electricity usage, region where it is located, time of use, as well as charging method. The data in this article is as of May 2025.
Explore China’s evolving startup scene—industries, VC trends, and the latest incentive policies shaping innovation and entrepreneurship in 2025.
US Trump Tariffs, reinstated in April 2025, revoked the de minimis exemption for Chinese shipments, introducing new tariffs on small packages and bulk imports. This shift threatens China’s ultra-fast fashion sector, by raising operational costs and disrupting their business model based on low-value, high-frequency shipments.
Investing in the Future: Opportunities in China’s Humanoid Robotics and Embodied AI Industry
China Ultra-Fast Fashion Sector: Growth, Challenges, and the Global Impact of the “Shein Effect”
Eco-Tech Revolution: China's 2025 Blueprint for Sustainable Innovation
The Policies Shaping China’s Industry Landscape in 2025
China Industries to Watch in 2025: Tapping into Growth Opportunities
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.
This article looks at all of the China visa-free policies that are currently in place. Most recently on May 15, China expands its 30-day unilateral visa-free policy to five South American countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay.
Shenzhen has kicked off the 2025 application process for the Greater Bay Area Individual Income Tax subsidy. The application window is open from June 1 to July 31. Here is everything you need to know.
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 June 3, 2025.
Traditional pay-based retention strategies are no longer enough. This article explores how foreign investors in China can adopt holistic approaches, focusing on employee development, wellness, and flexibility, to reduce turnover and maintain a competitive edge.
The latest issue of China Briefing Magazine, “The China+ Strategy: Cross-Border Restructuring for Supply Chain Resilience“, is now available as a complimentary download on the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
From Traditional Manufacturing to Intelligent Systems: Talent Strategy and Operational Restructuring
Filing Individual Tax Returns in Hong Kong: A Complete Guide
Building Localized Recruiting Strategies to Succeed in China’s Evolving Labor Market
Visa for China: Who Needs to Apply and How?
Navigating China’s Evolving Labor Market in 2025
A new landmark piece of legislation seeks to to protect essential services in Hong Kong from cyber threats by requiring operators of critical infrastructure to implement robust cybersecurity measures.
Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
China’s AI healthcare market is expanding rapidly, driven by a combination of state-backed policies, vast centralized data, and dual urban–rural demand.
China’s AI healthcare market offers high-growth opportunities across imaging, smart hospitals, drug discovery, and rural telemedicine, driven by strong policy backing and digital infrastructure.
China's cyberspace administration has clarified filing requirements for companies that collect and store certain volumes of facial recognition data of individuals.
The CAC’s May 2025 Q&A sheds light on identifying and declaring important data for cross-border transfers from China and outlines the latest regulatory expectations for compliance.
China Clarifies Cross-Border Data Transfer Rules: Key Takeaways from Official Q&A (I)
Investing in the Future: Opportunities in China’s Humanoid Robotics and Embodied AI Industry
China’s Cybersecurity Law Amendments: Key Changes in the Second Draft
China's Tightened Facial Recognition Regulations: Key Business Takeaways
Shanghai Streamlines Data Export with New Data Negative List