Our daily updates on the latest events as they occur, together with ongoing advisory on how best to manage your China business exposure during COVID-19.
The Philippines has ratified the RCEP agreement, opening up new opportunities for China-based businesses.
As China continues its economic recovery, key indicators remain sluggish due to global uncertainties. Policymakers will likely be targeting these to boost market confidence in coming months.
China's middle class is the largest in the world and represents a key driver to the country's development and socio-economic dynamics.
Hainan FTP Allows Qualified Foreign Universities to Run Independently in the Province
Record High Australian Exports to China Ignite Optimism for Bilateral Trade (Updated)
Australia and China Resolve Barley Dispute, Improving Trade Ties (Updated)
China-Australia Trade Relations Growing Stronger (Updated)
US-China Relations in the Biden Era: A Timeline
The new draft version of the China VAT law makes some major changes to existing tax regulation. Here's how it could impact businesses.
The Hengqin Cooperation Zone in Zhuhai, Guangdong has released a guide to applying for the preferential IIT policy for high-end and in-demand talent.
China's startup landscape is developing rapidly thanks to the help of government incentive policies and venture capital investment.
Companies can apply for a pre-tax super deduction of 200% of their China R&D expenses - we explain who is eligible and how to apply it.
With the deadline for the 2022 annual CIT filing at the end of May, we look at the requirements for non-resident enterprises.
The new rules explain which talent is eligible to enjoy the preferential 15 percent individual income tax policy.
Investing in Guangdong - Preferential Tax Policies in Hengqin New Area, Zhuhai
Hengqin Cooperation Zone Releases Catalogue of Industries Encouraged for Investment
Preparing for China’s Annual CIT Filing: FAQs on Pre-Tax Deduction Vouchers
E-Invoicing in China 2023: Expansion of the Fully Digitalized E-Fapiao Program (Updated)
China Extends Raft of Preferential Tax Policies and Fee Cuts
In its "Positions" on global digital governance, China reaffirms its stand on sovereignty and responsible technology practices.
China is seeking to regulate generative AI alongside substantial policy support to foster an enabling environment for AI sector innovation.
Foreign universities will have the opportunity to run independently in the Hainan FTP.
We discuss China's ongoing efforts to strengthen its oversight of ethical reviews in science and technology by examining the Draft Trial Measures for Ethical Review of Science and Technology.
The position of company legal representative comes with certain risks and legal liabilities. We explain what they are and how to mitigate them.
Hainan will allow overseas medical devices, in vitro diagnostics (IVDs), and drugs that are unapproved at the national level - to be used exclusively in the Medical Tourism Pilot Zone. We discuss the specific conditions that apply.
New Facilitated Pick-up (Duty-Free) Policy in Effect in Chinese Province of Hainan
Tips and Considerations for Patent Application in China
China's Market Regulator Releases Supplementary Antitrust Regulations
China to Resume Approvals for Culture and Tourism Exchange Groups with Foreign Countries
China's Draft Certification Standards for Cross-Border Personal Information Transfer (Updated)
China's startup landscape is developing rapidly thanks to the help of government incentive policies and venture capital investment.
China's fast-food sector has changed a lot over the past 30 years. We look at the competition, structure, trends, lessons, and opportunities for foreign investors who want to venture into this promising market.
China is a highly promising market for the global healthcare industry, yet it's highly competitive and regulated. Download our latest China Briefing magazine to learn more.
With revenue expected to reach US$15.6 billion in 2022, China's auditing, accounting, and tax services industry offers an array of opportunities to foreign firms and investors.
China is the world's largest consumer of meat. We look at the competition, structure, product diversification, and latest trends in China's meat market.
As China is shifting from a 'tech crackdown' to a possible tech-based economic recovery in 2023, we discuss potential impacts and valuable lessons for businesses and investors.
The ChatGPT Gold Rush: Everything You Need to Know
China’s Winter Sports Market: Outlook and Opportunities for Foreign Players
China’s Beer Market: Outlook and Opportunities
5 Key Industries to Watch in China in 2023
China’s Coffee Market: Production, Consumption, and Investor Prospects
China's population is shrinking, but not at the same rate in every region. We discuss the varying birth rates, aging populations, urbanization rates, and domestic migration patterns in China's mainland provinces.
Fuki Fu from Dezan Shira & Associates' Shanghai office discusses Shanghai's latest criteria for the permanent residence application for foreigners, which will apply starting from May 1, 2023.
Adopting flexible or comprehensive work hour systems in China requires complying with local regulations. Dezan Shira & Associates' Kelly Xu explains eligibility, approvals, and employee rights.
With borders open again, we look at all of the China visa-free policies that are currently in place and clarify who is eligible to benefit from them.
We look at the latest statistics on China's labor force and discuss trends, shifting demographics, and changing attitudes among workers.
We offer a guide to the minimum wage levels in Mainland China and discuss how labor costs are affected by changes to the minimum wage levels.
Top Recruitment Strategies in China in the Post-COVID Era
China Resumes 144-hour Visa-Free Transit Policy for Foreigners - Who Can Apply?
Childcare Leave in China (Last Updated on March 24, 2023)
China Releases Reference Texts for Better Protection of Female Employees
China to Resume Issuing All Types of Visas for Foreigners
In its "Positions" on global digital governance, China reaffirms its stand on sovereignty and responsible technology practices.
China is seeking to regulate generative AI alongside substantial policy support to foster an enabling environment for AI sector innovation.
Join our webinar on June 28 for help navigating China's data and privacy regulations and tips on establishing an online presence in China.
Timeline tracking key developments affecting US-China bilateral trade and business engagement under the Joe Biden administration.
We discuss the expansion of e-invoicing in China as the digital e-fapiao program widens its pilot roll-out with unique features.
China's standards committee has begun soliciting feedback on standards for third-party agencies to certify companies for personal information export.
Standard Contract Measures for Personal Information Export to Come into Force June 1
The ChatGPT Gold Rush: Everything You Need to Know
China has a New Plan to Strengthen its Data Economy
UPDATE: Finalized China Data Protection Measures for Industrial and Telecom Companies Released
China to Regulate Deep Synthesis (Deepfake) Technology Starting 2023