This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on July 30, 2025. Most recently, the US-China tariff truce got extended for another 90 days until November 10, 2025.
With the right entry and supply chain strategies, European companies can tap into RCEP’s tariff and customs advantages by channeling production and trade through China.
Chinese exports to the US have dropped significantly in 2025 as Trump's tariffs begin to bite. We examine the latest trade data and discuss the possible trajectory of US-China trade.
Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
In 2025, China and India are pursuing a cautious but meaningful reset in relations, balancing strategic competition with pragmatic cooperation.
China’s imports in the first seven months of 2025 highlight shifting patterns across trading partners, product categories, and import methods. For exporters and investors, these trends signal where new growth opportunities are emerging.
European SMEs in China: Insights from the EU SME Centre 2025/2026 Survey
Hainan Free Trade Port: Tax, Customs, and Industry Incentives for Foreign Investors
Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What’s in Effect Now?
Rare Earth Elements: Understanding China’s Dominance in Global Supply Chains
China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker: 2024-25
In this monthly China tax brief for August 2025, we spotlight significant taxation policies and measures for businesses.
China has narrowed VAT rebate eligibility in 2025 to boost fiscal revenue. Learn which industries qualify and how the changes impact businesses.
The 2025 GBA IIT subsidy application in Guangzhou is live. Find out how foreign talents can claim rebates before the October 20 deadline.
Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for July 2025 has now been updated.
China Draft VAT Implementation Regulations will reshape tax certainty for foreign-invested enterprises, streamlining compliance, cash flow, and cross-border trade planning.
In this monthly China tax brief for July 2025, we spotlight significant taxation policies and measures for businesses.
Tax Health and Dispute Strategies for Foreign Firms in China
Asia Transfer Pricing Brief: Q2 2025
Hainan to Launch Independent Customs Operations Dec 18: Why It Matters
How to Apply for Additional VAT Deduction for Advanced Manufacturing Companies in 2025
Key Considerations for Foreign Businesses in Cross-Border Restructuring
New nonmandatory standards provide useful clarity on how to legally process senstive personal data throughout the entire lifecycle, facilitating compliance with regulations.
A landmark lawsuit brought under the PIPL highlights how Chinese courts interpret consent, necessity, and compliance in data processing, offering key insights for foreign businesses and MNCs.
China’s Supreme People’s Court has clarified employer liability in subcontracting, outsourcing, and affiliating arrangements in its recent judicial interpretation. For foreign investors, it stresses the need for qualification checks, strong contracts, and proactive compliance to mitigate risks.
China’s newly revised entry-exit and K visa policy, effective October 1, 2025, opens the door to young foreign science and tech talent with greater flexibility and fewer barriers.
China’s newly released Judicial Interpretation II on Labor Disputes marks a significant development in unifying legal standards across high-risk employment areas. Foreign-invested enterprises are advised to act timely to reduce labor dispute risks and enhance operational certainty.
China is establishing a state-led framework recognizing processed data as a new form of intellectual property (IP), enabling its registration, licensing, and commercialization through formal exchanges.
Does Your Business Need to File DPO Information With the CAC?
China Rolls Out Additional Policies to Boost Foreign Firms’ Reinvestment
Key Considerations for Foreign Businesses in Cross-Border Restructuring
How to Choose an Agency for Personal Information Protection Audits (Part II)
China’s biopharma industry clusters form a solid base for the industry's research, commercialization, and global integration, while offering growing opportunities for foreign firms.
China’s AI + Manufacturing initiative is transforming production across sectors, enabling flexible, data-driven, and precision operations.
Hong Kong food and beverage market remains a dynamic and competitive hub, driven by tourism recovery, demand for quality and wellness products, and evolving e-commerce channels.
China is investing heavily in brain-computer interface technology, opening up vast new frontiers in healthcare, rehabilitation, and entertainment.
Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for July 2025 has now been updated.
This article explores the structure and regulatory framework of China’s halal food market, highlights key regional initiatives, and outlines practical strategies for foreign businesses seeking access to this specialized and growing segment of China’s food economy.
China's Collectible Toys Market: Key Insights from Pop Mart's Labubu Phenomenon
China’s AI Healthcare Market (Part I): Growth Trends, Drivers, and APAC Comparison
China's AI Healthcare Market (Part II): Opportunities and Strategies for Foreign Investors
China's Industrial Power Rates 2025: A Guide for Investors
China’s Startup Landscape - Industries, Investment, and Incentive Policies 2025
China's October Golden Week 2025 runs from October 1 to 8, combining the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day. Employers must prepare for compliance, overtime pay, workforce planning, and cultural sensitivities to minimize disruptions.
Following the launch of Hong Kong’s eMPF platform, this guide helps employers navigate the transition with practical steps for registration, data review, and compliance.
Explore the Shenzhen-Hong Kong 72-Hour Experience Pass: a program for global talent to discover careers, innovation, and opportunities in the GBA.
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 September 9, 2025.
This article looks at all of the China visa-free policies that are currently in place. Most recently on September 2, China expands visa-free entry for Russian citizens starting September 15, 2025.
Shanghai has introduced a social insurance subsidy during maternity leave, allowing employers to claim 50 percent of contributions. This measure lowers HR costs, strengthens female employee retention, and aligns foreign companies with ESG expectations.
Subcontracting, Outsourcing, and Affiliate Risks in China: Employer Liability Explained
2025 GBA IIT Subsidy Application Kickstarted in Guangzhou
China’s New K Visa: Opening the Door Wider for Young Foreign Talent
China Launches First-Ever National Childcare Subsidy: What You Must Know
China's New Vocational Skills Training Initiative: Opportunities for FIEs
New nonmandatory standards provide useful clarity on how to legally process senstive personal data throughout the entire lifecycle, facilitating compliance with regulations.
Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
China’s AI + Manufacturing initiative is transforming production across sectors, enabling flexible, data-driven, and precision operations.
A landmark lawsuit brought under the PIPL highlights how Chinese courts interpret consent, necessity, and compliance in data processing, offering key insights for foreign businesses and MNCs.
China is establishing a state-led framework recognizing processed data as a new form of intellectual property (IP), enabling its registration, licensing, and commercialization through formal exchanges.
New CAC rules make data protection officer (DPO) reporting mandatory for companies processing over one million individuals’ data. Find out if your business needs to comply and how to file.
How to Choose an Agency for Personal Information Protection Audits (Part II)
Hong Kong’s First Comprehensive Cybersecurity Law: Key Requirements for Businesses
China’s AI Healthcare Market (Part I): Growth Trends, Drivers, and APAC Comparison
China's AI Healthcare Market (Part II): Opportunities and Strategies for Foreign Investors