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Economy & Trade

China's Economy in May 2025: Cooling Industrial Output, Resilient Consumption

06/20/2025

China’s May 2025 economic data highlight resilient domestic consumption and strategic trade diversification as key stabilizers amid a slowing industrial sector.

China-India Economic Ties: Trade, Investment, and Opportunities

06/20/2025

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.

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

06/18/2025

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 January-April 2025 FDI Data: Trends, Sectoral and Regional Analysis

06/17/2025

We analyze China’s foreign direct investment (FDI) performance in January–April 2025, with underlying trends and sectoral highlights.

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

06/17/2025

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.

Analyzing China’s Average Income: Key Trends and Market Implications

06/13/2025

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.

Tax & Accounting

Transfer Pricing Documentation in China: Common Pitfalls and Best Practices

06/18/2025

With completion deadlines approaching, this article identifies common mistakes in preparing local files and special issue files and offers guidance to ensure compliance.

China Transfer Pricing Documentation Deadline: Prepare Local File and Special Issue File by June 30

06/18/2025

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.

How Expats in Shenzhen Can Apply for the GBA IIT Subsidy in 2025?

06/06/2025

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.

China Monthly Tax Brief: May 2025

06/04/2025

In this monthly China tax brief for May 2025, we spotlight significant taxation policies and measures for businesses.

The China+ Strategy: Cross-Border Restructuring for Supply Chain Resilience

05/27/2025

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.

Additional Compliance After Completing China’s Annual CIT Filing

05/27/2025

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.

Legal & Regulatory

Hong Kong’s First Comprehensive Cybersecurity Law: Key Requirements Under the Critical Infrastructure Protection Ordinance

06/19/2025

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.

China Clarifies Safe Harbor Rules for Price Resale Agreements - New Draft Amendment

06/16/2025

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.

Tracking China’s Carbon Goals: How Far Has It Come in 2025?

06/12/2025

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.

Using Facial Recognition in China - New Guide on Filing with Local CAC

06/09/2025

China's cyberspace administration has clarified filing requirements for companies that collect and store certain volumes of facial recognition data of individuals.

New Rules Allow Businesses to Remove Operational Violations from Public Records 

06/03/2025

Companies can now seek removal from the abnormal operations list once violations are corrected, improving their social credit.

China’s 2025 Legislative Agenda: Key Laws and Regulations for Foreign Companies to Watch

05/28/2025

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.

Industries

China’s AI Healthcare Market (Part I): Growth Trends, Drivers, and APAC Comparison 

06/11/2025

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 (Part II): Opportunities and Strategies for Foreign Investors 

06/11/2025

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 Manufacturing Tracker 2025

05/22/2025

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 2025: A Guide for Investors

05/19/2025

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.

China’s Startup Landscape - Industries, Investment, and Incentive Policies 2025

04/24/2025

Explore China’s evolving startup scene—industries, VC trends, and the latest incentive policies shaping innovation and entrepreneurship in 2025.

US Trump Tariffs: Key Implications for China's Ultra-Fast Fashion

04/11/2025

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.

HR & Payroll

China Further Expands the 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy to 55 Countries

06/12/2025

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's Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates

06/12/2025

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.

How Expats in Shenzhen Can Apply for the GBA IIT Subsidy in 2025?

06/06/2025

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.

A Guide to Minimum Wages in China (As of June 3, 2025)

06/03/2025

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 June 3, 2025.

Beyond Salary: Holistic Approaches to Talent Retention in China

05/30/2025

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 China+ Strategy: Cross-Border Restructuring for Supply Chain Resilience

05/27/2025

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.

Technology

Hong Kong’s First Comprehensive Cybersecurity Law: Key Requirements Under the Critical Infrastructure Protection Ordinance

06/19/2025

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.

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

06/12/2025

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

China’s AI Healthcare Market (Part I): Growth Trends, Drivers, and APAC Comparison 

06/11/2025

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 (Part II): Opportunities and Strategies for Foreign Investors 

06/11/2025

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.

Using Facial Recognition in China - New Guide on Filing with Local CAC

06/09/2025

China's cyberspace administration has clarified filing requirements for companies that collect and store certain volumes of facial recognition data of individuals.

Cross-Border Data Transfers Official Q&A (II)

06/05/2025

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.

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