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Economy & Trade

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

06/25/2026

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. 

Shanghai’s Offshore Finance Plan: What It Covers and Why It Matters

06/22/2026

China’s Shanghai offshore finance plan aims to boost cross-border flows and RMB use. Explore key policies and implications for businesses and investors.

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

06/17/2026

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.

China’s Export in January-April 2026: Supply-Chain Implications for Foreign Companies

06/05/2026

China’s January-April 2026 export data point to strong growth, advanced manufacturing gains, deeper ASEAN ties, and rising origin-compliance risks.

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

06/03/2026

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.

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.

Tax & Accounting

China’s Customs Voluntary Disclosure System: Penalty Exemptions for Import and Export Enterprises

06/24/2026

China's updated customs voluntary disclosure rules give import and export enterprises a structured route to self-correct compliance errors and avoid administrative penalties.

How to Prepare Audit-Ready Financial Statements in Hong Kong

06/22/2026

Learn how to be audit-ready in Hong Kong. Step-by-step guide covering HKFRS compliance, audit preparation, and common pitfalls.

An Introduction to Doing Business in Hong Kong 2026-27

06/18/2026

Compiled by professionals at Dezan Shira & Associates, this guide is ideal for investors entering the Hong Kong market and for existing businesses to stay informed.

Expat Taxes in Hong Kong – A Brief Overview

06/16/2026

For expats new to Hong Kong, the territory's low tax rates can be a welcome change, but the requirements for self-filing, provisional tax mechanism, and biannual payment schedule can catch the unprepared off guard.

China Monthly Tax Brief: May 2026

06/09/2026

May 2026 brought a dense wave of regulatory activity for businesses operating in China.This brief summarizes the key developments, explains what has changed, and flags what your business needs to do.

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

06/05/2026

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.

Legal & Regulatory

SAMR's Extraterritorial M&A Review: Five Enforcement Trends Foreign Deal Teams Must Prepare For  

06/23/2026

Major conditional M&A approvals granted by China's antitrust regulator in 2025 signal a more assertive era of antitrust enforcement that extends beyond the country's own borders. Here are five trends deal teams must consider when carrying out global M&As.

China’s 2026 Legislative Agenda: Which Laws Matter Most for Foreign Businesses?

06/18/2026

Under the new agenda, China will introduce major reforms to procurement, trademarks, taxation, bankruptcy, and financial regulations. These changes, which aim to unify rules, tighten compliance, and reshape market access, could require foreign companies to reassess strategies and regulatory exposure.

An Introduction to Doing Business in Hong Kong 2026-27

06/18/2026

Compiled by professionals at Dezan Shira & Associates, this guide is ideal for investors entering the Hong Kong market and for existing businesses to stay informed.

Green Product Labeling and Certification in China – Why and How to Do It 

06/17/2026

Companies that obtain certification early will be better positioned to navigate potential future mandatory requirements while gaining a competitive edge with eco-conscious consumers and export markets.

Entering China: The Most Important Setup Decisions for Manufacturing Businesses

06/15/2026

Early setup choices in China manufacturing shape operational flexibility for years. From entity structuring to tax and employment frameworks, getting these decisions right at the outset avoids costly constraints that are difficult, and sometimes impossible, to reverse.

What China's New ODI Rules Mean for Multinational Companies

06/12/2026

Multinational companies should review China-related operations and strengthen compliance frameworks to address evolving ODI-linked risks in data, technology, and cross-border collaboration.

Industries

China Manufacturing Tracker 2026

06/04/2026

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 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'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

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

06/26/2026

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)

06/19/2026

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.

An Introduction to Doing Business in Hong Kong 2026-27

06/18/2026

Compiled by professionals at Dezan Shira & Associates, this guide is ideal for investors entering the Hong Kong market and for existing businesses to stay informed.

China Minimum Wage Standards 2026

06/15/2026

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 2026.

Hiring Over-Age Employees in China: Key Compliance Developments 2026

06/10/2026

China’s new rules on over-age workers reshape hiring, contracts, and risk exposure—here’s what employers need to know now.

How Much Should You Pay Your Employees in China?

06/04/2026

This China salary guide covers everything businesses need to know about employee compensation, from regional and industry benchmarks to negotiation norms.

Technology

Navigating Data Compliance in Chinese M&A Transactions 

06/11/2026

Understanding how China's data protection laws affect every stage of a cross-border acquisition is essential for foreign companies exploring M&A opportunities in the country.

Selling Connected Products in China? Prepare for the New Cybersecurity Label

06/01/2026

China’s Cybersecurity Label is a voluntary regime for internet-connected products taking effect on July 1, 2026. While not mandatory, it may become an important buyer-trust and procurement signal for foreign IoT companies selling in China.

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.

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