Managing Labour Risks in China: Workforce Structuring Strategies for 2026 and Beyond

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

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

China’s GDP Expands 4.7% in H1 2026: How to Read It

China's economy grew 4.7% in H1 2026. Explore key trends in GDP, manufacturing, consumption, trade, and opportunities for foreign investors.

China's New Foreign Investment Action Plan: The Measures That Matter Most for FIEs

China’s 2026 action plan for foreign investment opens financial services, revises M&A rules, and eases data export controls. We outline the most important measures for FIEs and discuss how to act on them.

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

On March 23, 2026, the US Federal Communications Commission updated its Covered List to include foreign-made consumer routers, preventing new models from receiving FCC equipment authorization and thereby banning them from being imported or sold in the US.

Where to Invest in China in 2026 and Beyond: A Guide for Foreign Investors 

A more selective FDI environment has increased the cost of misjudging location choice. For foreign investors, knowing where to invest in China is critical to achieving optimal outcomes. 

Hong Kong’s Evolving Double Tax Agreement (DTA) Network 2026

Hong Kong’s double tax agreement network has reached a new milestone, with fresh treaties and active negotiations shaping the 2026 outlook. Understanding how Hong Kong’s DTAs work is essential for investors and multinationals planning cross-border operations.

How to Select a Tax Adviser in Hong Kong: A Guide for Foreign Investors and SMEs

How to choose a tax adviser in Hong Kong: credentials to verify, firm tiers, and a checklist for foreign investors and SMEs navigating the territorial tax system.

Maximizing Tax Treaty Benefits Under the Hong Kong-China DTA

The Hong Kong-China DTA offers significant tax savings, but accessing treaty benefits requires careful planning, beneficial ownership, and proper documentation.

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

China's tax authorities are ramping up digital, data-driven enforcement in 2026, tightening scrutiny across invoicing, export rebates, tax incentives, and platform sales. Here's what foreign companies need to know to stay compliant.

How to Choose the Right Accounting Firm in Hong Kong: A Guide for Foreign Investors and SMEs

A practical guide to selecting an accounting and audit firm in Hong Kong, covering firm tiers, typical fees, and how to match a provider to your business.

Hong Kong Refines Fund and Family Office Tax Regime: Key Changes and Implications

Hong Kong’s 2026 tax bill expands incentives for funds, asset managers, and family offices under the Unified Fund Exemption. Explore key changes and implications.

Simplified Personal Information Protection Compliance for Small Companies in China (Part 2)

China's new provisions ease compliance for small-scale personal information processors around data exports, audits, impact assessments, and penalties. This second part of a two-part series breaks down what's changed and how small businesses should prepare.

Simplified Personal Information Protection Compliance for Small Companies in China (Part 1)

China has simplified how small-scale personal information processors must formulate and disclose their PI processing rules, easing the notification burden for smaller businesses. This first part of a two-part series looks at who qualifies and what the simplified requirements involve.

China Releases Draft Standard on AI Application Security Classification and Grading

China's draft standard for classifying and grading AI application security risks was just released. Learn how companies should prepare.

Trademark Protection in China: Why Legal Victory Is Only Part of the Strategy

Louis Vuitton's trademark victory over Chinese tea chain Molly Tea was legally sound yet triggered a massive consumer backlash. Set against nearly 1,700 enforcement actions in five years, the case shows why foreign brands in China need an integrated trademark strategy.

The Cost of Starting a Business in China: How Foreign Investors Should Budget 

The cost of setting up a company in China varies depending on the city, sector, operating model, staffing plan, and licensing requirements. This guide helps foreign companies identify the major cost drivers and prepare for a tailored establishment assessment. 

Ctrip Fined RMB 10 Million for Illegally Exporting Personal Data – Lessons for Foreign Companies 

The fine marks the largest penalty for illegal export of personal information issued to date. We break down what happened, why the fine was so severe, and how foreign companies can avoid making the same mistake.

Where to Invest in China: Priority Industries by Province

China's provincial 15th Five-Year Plans reveal where the country's industrial priorities are heading over the next five year, revealing new opportunities for foreign investors.

Where to Invest in China in the Next Five Years – Analysing Four Priority High-Tech Sectors

China’s provincial 15th Five-Year Plans highlight four investment opportunities: green hydrogen, embodied AI, semiconductors, and biomanufacturing. We examine the leading regions and key considerations for foreign investors.

China’s Manufacturing Advantage Beyond Subsidies

As China curbs local subsidy competition, its manufacturing advantage is increasingly rooted in industrial ecosystems, supply chain integration, operational speed, and infrastructure quality rather than direct incentives.

Investing in Shanghai's AI Investment Clusters: Where the Opportunities Lie After WAIC 2026

We map Shanghai's key AI investment clusters (Xuhui, Zhangjiang, and Lingang) and explain where foreign investors should consider landing after WAIC 2026.

Where to Invest in China’s Biopharma Boom: Mapping the Big Three Clusters in 2026

China now generates close to a third of the world’s innovative-drug pipeline, and foreign multinationals are committing billions to specific addresses. We map where the capital is going, and why each of China’s three anchor life sciences clusters suits a different kind of investor.

China Clarifies Medical Device Classification for Brain-Computer Interfaces: A Guide for Foreign Investors

NMPA's new guideline sorts BCI devices into concrete risk classes and registration pathways, turning what used to be a regulatory guessing game into a roadmap foreign investors can actually plan around. Find out which devices get the fast-track Class II route, which face the full Class III gauntlet, and what it all means for your China market entry strategy.

Managing Labour Risks in China: Workforce Structuring Strategies for 2026 and Beyond

EU Forced Labour Regulation: What FIEs in China Need to Know

The EU's new forced labour regulation guidelines widen scrutiny of supply chains. Learn what FIEs in China should do to prepare.

Non-Compete Agreements in China: A Guide for Foreign Employers

Non-compete agreements in China only bind certain employees and must meet strict tests on eligibility, compensation, and proportionality. This guide explains what foreign employers must do to keep their clauses enforceable, and what to check in their contracts. 

AI-Powered HR in China: Who's Liable When Algorithms Decide?

AI is changing how HR functions operate in China, but it does not change who is accountable. Technology may automate processes, but legal responsibility remains firmly with the employer.

How to Hire Over-Age Workers in China: A Practical Guide for HR and In-House Counsel (Part II)

Part II of our guide moves from setup to risk management, focusing on the operational pressure points where HR teams and in-house counsel are most likely to encounter disputes or regulatory scrutiny for hiring over-age workers in China.

How to Legally Hire Over-Age Workers in China: A Practical Guide (Part I)

Hiring over-age workers in China can help address labor shortages, but it comes with legal complexities. This guide explains how HR and in-house counsel can structure compliant arrangements and manage risk under the new rules.

Simplified Personal Information Protection Compliance for Small Companies in China (Part 2)

China's new provisions ease compliance for small-scale personal information processors around data exports, audits, impact assessments, and penalties. This second part of a two-part series breaks down what's changed and how small businesses should prepare.

Simplified Personal Information Protection Compliance for Small Companies in China (Part 1)

China has simplified how small-scale personal information processors must formulate and disclose their PI processing rules, easing the notification burden for smaller businesses. This first part of a two-part series looks at who qualifies and what the simplified requirements involve.

Why ERP Deployments in China Go Wrong – And How to Avoid It 

ERP rollouts in China often fail when technical teams overlook data migration and compliance risks, leading to tax penalties and reporting delays. Here's what goes wrong, and how to fix it.

China Releases Draft Standard on AI Application Security Classification and Grading

China's draft standard for classifying and grading AI application security risks was just released. Learn how companies should prepare.

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

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

Ctrip Fined RMB 10 Million for Illegally Exporting Personal Data – Lessons for Foreign Companies 

The fine marks the largest penalty for illegal export of personal information issued to date. We break down what happened, why the fine was so severe, and how foreign companies can avoid making the same mistake.