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Economy & Trade

European Business in China: Key Takeaways from the EU Chamber's 2026 Survey

05/29/2026

European companies in China are cautiously optimistic for the first time in years, with fewer businesses reporting a worsening environment, though challenges around market access, competition, and economic slowdown remain.

Post-M&A Integration in China: Where Most Deals Fail – and How to Get It Right

05/28/2026

While transactions may be carefully structured, the real test begins after closing, when operational, cultural, and governance challenges surface. Managing these complexities requires a phased, hands-on approach that extends well beyond initial integration planning.

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

05/25/2026

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

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

05/21/2026

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.

The Xi-Trump Summit: What Was Agreed—and What Was Not

05/21/2026

While the long-awaited summit failed to meet its loftiest goal of extending the tariff truce, the two sides nonetheless made important inroads in resolving key areas of disagreement.

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

05/20/2026

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.

Tax & Accounting

Accounting System Setup for New Hong Kong Subsidiaries: Avoiding Compliance and Reporting Risks

05/28/2026

Setting up the right accounting system early helps new Hong Kong subsidiaries stay compliant, control costs, and avoid audit problems. This guide covers key decisions and practical steps.

Common Pre-CIT Deductions Errors in China That Trigger Tax Adjustments

05/21/2026

With the May 31 deadline approaching, China’s annual CIT reconciliation is entering its final stage. This article highlights key risk areas identified by the tax bureau and outlines practical steps companies can take before filing.

China-Italy Double Tax Treaty 2026: 10 Frequently Asked Questions

05/20/2026

The new China-Italy Double Tax Treaty has become applicable since January 1, 2026. This FAQ addresses the 10 most common questions Italian companies and investors are raising as they prepare their 2026 payment flows.

China Monthly Tax Brief: April 2026

05/15/2026

China's tax and regulatory landscape saw a flurry of activity in April 2026. Foreign-invested enterprises operating in China should pay close attention to several of these changes, which carry direct compliance and commercial implications.

China-Italy Double Tax Treaty 2026: Practical Tax Planning Guide for Italian Investors

05/13/2026

The new China-Italy Double Tax Treaty has become applicable since January 1, 2026. Italian investors must verify shareholding, beneficial ownership, and documentation before the first payment to access the reduced withholding tax rates on dividends, interest, and royalties.

China CIT Filing 2026: Fix Salary Deduction Errors Before May 31

05/11/2026

Salary and employee welfare expenses are closely reviewed in China’s annual CIT filing. This practical guide helps employers identify and correct common salary deduction errors before the May 31 deadline.

Legal & Regulatory

Selling Through Livestreams in China? Make Sure Your Content is Legal

05/27/2026

Foreign brands selling in China face a wave of new compliance obligations as regulators bring livestream e-commerce under the country's Advertising Law for the first time.

Shanghai Expands Data Export Negative List Regime: What Foreign Businesses Need to Know

05/26/2026

Shanghai’s new data export negative list has been expanded to cover the entire city, reducing compliance burdens for more companies and setting a precedent in China.

China’s Supreme Court Tightens Anti-Bribery Provisions, Raising Stakes for Companies 

05/25/2026

A new judicial interpretation tightens penalty thresholds for bribery offenses and expands criminal liability for companies and their management, with important implications for businesses operating in China.

China Draft Trademark Law Amendment 2026: Key Proposed Changes for Foreign Brands

05/22/2026

China’s draft Trademark Law amendment signals a potentially stricter and more proactive trademark regime if enacted in substantially its current form. Foreign brand owners should audit portfolios, strengthen evidence files, and prepare for shorter opposition windows.

Hong Kong's IPOs Rebound as Chinese Tech Taps New Source of Capital

05/22/2026

Mainland Chinese tech and biotech companies drove a record-breaking surge in HKEX listings in 2025, with the exchange topping global IPO rankings for funds raised.

M&A Due Diligence in Hong Kong: A Guide for Foreign Investors

05/19/2026

Hong Kong M&A due diligence has evolved as targets increasingly operate as holding companies with offshore and the Chinese Mainland exposure. Foreign investors in 2026 must focus on control, risk allocation, and post closing enforceability rather than formal compliance alone.

Industries

China’s Nuclear Fusion Sector: What the 15th FYP Means for Businesses and Investors

05/01/2026

China’s nuclear fusion sector is rapidly taking shape as an emerging industrial market, with increasing investment and activity across reactor supply chains, advanced materials, and engineering systems. While commercial power generation remains a long-term goal for the 2030s–2040s, near-term business opportunities are already developing in component manufacturing, testing infrastructure, and technology partnerships.

China Manufacturing Tracker 2026

04/17/2026

Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for March 2026 has now been updated.

China's Agentic AI Boom: What the OpenClaw Surge Reveals

04/14/2026

China’s rapid uptake of OpenClaw highlights the country’s transition from experimental generative AI toward agentic, task‑executing systems. The shift is reshaping China’s AI value chain, with implications for cloud services, enterprise automation, and foreign market entry strategies.

China’s Brain-Computer Interface Industry – Tapping into the Future of Human-Machine Integration

03/19/2026

China is investing heavily in brain-computer interface technology, opening up vast new frontiers in healthcare, rehabilitation, and entertainment.

EU CBAM 2026: What It Means for China‑Based Manufacturing

03/12/2026

As the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enters its definitive phase, China-based heavy industry faces a permanently altered cost landscape, one where carbon intensity is now a priced factor of competitiveness, not an externality.

China Issues New Production Licensing Rules for Infant Formula Liquid Milk

03/02/2026

China has released new detailed rules governing production licensing for infant formula liquid milk, tightening regulatory oversight in the special foods sector.

HR & Payroll

IR56B Compliance in Hong Kong: How Employers Can Avoid IRD Follow-Ups

05/29/2026

Hong Kong employers should review IR56B filings carefully to avoid IRD follow-ups, MPF mismatches, penalties, and payroll reporting errors. Learn key filing risks and prevention steps.

China Public Holiday Schedule 2026

05/12/2026

In 2026, workers will be entitled to a total of 13 statutory holidays. The Dragon Boat Festival runs from June 19 to 21, providing three consecutive days off when combined with weekend rest days.

IR56B Common Errors: A Guide to Avoiding IRD Follow-Up in Hong Kong

05/08/2026

Filing errors in IR56B can lead to IRD queries, fines, or audits. This guide covers the most frequent mistakes, how the IRD detects them, and simple steps to stay compliant.

Hong Kong Employment Compliance: What's New in 2026

05/04/2026

Hong Kong’s 2026 employment reforms reshape employer obligations through the new 468 rule, annual minimum wage adjustments, expanded statutory holidays, MPF offset removal, and tighter labor‑related regulation. Companies must prepare for broader compliance demands.

Facing New Salary Benchmarks for Foreigner's Work Permits in China? Here’s How Employers Can Respond

04/24/2026

China’s tightening enforcement of foreigner's work permit salary benchmarks is reshaping how employers hire and retain foreign talent. As salary thresholds increasingly determine eligibility, companies must rethink budgeting, permit strategies, and long‑term workforce planning.

Hiring in Hong Kong: Compliance Tips for Foreign Companies

04/21/2026

Hong Kong offers foreign companies access to a highly skilled, multilingual workforce and a business-friendly regulatory environment, making it a key gateway for regional expansion in Asia.

Technology

Shanghai Expands Data Export Negative List Regime: What Foreign Businesses Need to Know

05/26/2026

Shanghai’s new data export negative list has been expanded to cover the entire city, reducing compliance burdens for more companies and setting a precedent in China.

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

05/25/2026

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

China Cybersecurity Label Explained: Why ‘Optional’ Doesn’t Mean Irrelevant

04/30/2026

For foreign companies selling smart devices, routers, cameras, or any IoT product in China, the new voluntary cybersecurity label is not just a logo but signals whether your product meets China’s security baseline, and increasingly, whether it gets chosen at all.

Do I Need a License to Operate Online in China? A Guide for Foreign Companies

04/22/2026

Before launching a website, mobile app, or digital platform in China, foreign companies face one fundamental question: do they need a license? In most cases, the answer is yes—and often more than one.

Are You Exposed Under China’s 2026 Personal Information Protection Campaigns?

04/15/2026

China’s 2026 enforcement actions signal a decisive move toward practical, sector‑specific execution of the PIPL. Foreign businesses must now demonstrate day‑to‑day compliance across systems, vendors, and internal processes.

China’s MIIT Introduces New Technology Contract Registration Requirements for 2026

02/25/2026

China has released updated rules governing the recognition and registration of technology contracts. The new requirements, effective March 1, 2026, are a crucial step for companies to access tech-related tax incentives.

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