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Economy & Trade

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

12/19/2025

Trump has threatened an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods in retaliation for the expansion of rare earth export controls. This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on October 11, 2025.

Beyond Zero Tariffs – What Hainan’s New Customs Zone Means for Industry, Investors, and the Island

12/18/2025

Effective December 18, 2025, the new Hainan customs zone introduces a two-line tariff system to boost processing and trade activities. It offers duty-free benefits for imports used within the island and incentives for value-added industries.

China's Luxury Market Outlook: Stabilization, Strategic Reset, and the New Consumer Landscape

12/16/2025

China's luxury market is entering 2026 in a phase of cautious stabilization, shaped by shifting consumer demographics, evolving tastes, and a more complex macro-policy environment.

CEWC 2025: China Emphasizes Boosting Domestic Consumption, Proactive Fiscal Policy in 2026

12/13/2025

China’s 2025 Central Economic Work Conference sets a cautious yet targeted economic agenda for 2026, emphasizing proactive fiscal policy, modest monetary easing, and efforts to boost domestic consumption and strategic investment.

From Renewable Electrolysis to FCVs – Opportunities in China’s Emerging Hydrogen Industry

12/09/2025

Bolstered by strong government backing, the nascent industry poses exciting opportunities for green applications, but investors must be aware of intrinsic early mover risks.

Shanghai Eastern Hub: Visa-Free Entry for Global Business Travelers Up to 30 Days

12/01/2025

The Shanghai Eastern Hub offers a new level of convenience for international business engagement, innovation, and specialized services. With its unique policy mix, it provides foreign enterprises with new opportunities for expansion.

Tax & Accounting

China Passed VAT Law Implementation Regulations: A Snapshot for FIEs

12/22/2025

China Draft VAT Implementation Regulations will reshape tax certainty for foreign-invested enterprises, streamlining compliance, cash flow, and cross-border trade planning.

Tax Risks of Using Personal Vehicles for Business Purposes and Compliant Solutions

12/19/2025

Using personal vehicles for business purposes can create hidden tax risks for both employees and companies. This article explores why these risks arise and offers two compliant solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions in VAT Management in China

12/12/2025

This China VAT Q&A addresses practical compliance issues, from invoice issuance to input tax credits. These answers help businesses navigate VAT rules confidently.

Annual Compliance Requirements for Foreign NGOs in China

12/11/2025

Foreign NGOs in China must follow a strict annual compliance process involving activity plans, work reports, and inspections. Learn the key steps, risks, and strategies to ensure smooth compliance.

Annual Filing of Stamp Tax on Business Account Books before January 15: FAQs

12/10/2025

China taxpayers must complete stamp tax declaration and payment by January 15 if there has been an increase in tax items, such as "paid-in capital" and "capital reserve," in the 2025 business account books.

China Monthly Tax Brief: November 2025

12/05/2025

Recent measures issued by national and local authorities reflect a clear policy direction: tightening compliance standards while enhancing service transparency and clarifying long-standing procedural ambiguities.

Legal & Regulatory

Annual Compliance Requirements for Foreign NGOs in China

12/11/2025

Foreign NGOs in China must follow a strict annual compliance process involving activity plans, work reports, and inspections. Learn the key steps, risks, and strategies to ensure smooth compliance.

Company Law Draft Judicial Interpretation Part III: Nominee Shareholding, Investor Rights Protection, and Equity Transfer 

12/03/2025

The draft judicial interpretation reshapes rules on nominee shareholders and investor rights, and outlines new guidance on enforcement and equity transfers.

China's NMPA Issues Comprehensive Guidelines to Reform Cosmetics Regulation

12/02/2025

China’s newly released cosmetics guidelines create a more innovative, transparent, and globally aligned regulatory environment. Early compliance will give companies a clear competitive edge in the world’s largest beauty market.

Choosing the Right Distribution Model for China Market Entry

11/27/2025

Choosing the right route to market requires aligning distribution, compliance, and operational needs with your business goals in China.

China’s Cross-Border Data Transfer: Key Insights from Official Q&A (III)

11/24/2025

The latest official Q&A on cross-border data transfer clarifies rules balancing security and business needs. Foreign investors must adopt proactive compliance strategies to avoid risks.

Selling Agricultural Products to China: Tighter Traceability and Compliance Rules from December 15

11/17/2025

China’s GAC Announcement No. 219 introduces stricter declaration and management rules for agricultural imports. Exporters must meet new compliance standards to maintain market access.

Industries

How Companies Can Leverage the 30% Added Value Rule in Hainan

12/18/2025

Starting December 18, 2025, Hainan's 30 percent added value rule enables duty-free transfers to mainland China for goods processed in Hainan. This policy creates new options for cost reduction and supply chain optimization.

From Renewable Electrolysis to FCVs – Opportunities in China’s Emerging Hydrogen Industry

12/09/2025

Bolstered by strong government backing, the nascent industry poses exciting opportunities for green applications, but investors must be aware of intrinsic early mover risks.

China Manufacturing Tracker 2025

11/18/2025

Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for October 2025 has now been updated.

Navigating Trends and Opportunities in China’s Tourism Market  

11/14/2025

China’s tourism sector is shifting toward a more regulated, experience-driven, and sustainability-oriented model as policymakers modernize the market and travel demand continues to rebound.

China’s Cosmetics and Personal Care Market: Key Trends and Business Outlook

11/04/2025

China is now the world's second-largest cosmetics and personal care market and leads regional growth in Asia. We delve into the key drivers building up China’s beauty and personal care sector and the business scope for foreign brands.

Understanding China’s Longevity Market: Industry Segments, Trends and Opportunities

10/21/2025

China’s longevity market is emerging as a powerful new growth frontier as the country enters a rapidly aging demographic era. Driven by national-level policy support since 2024, China is shifting from reactive elderly care to proactive, lifespan-oriented innovation across healthcare, biotech, and smart eldercare.

HR & Payroll

Performance Appraisals in China: How Employers Can Legally Link It to Pay

12/10/2025

Employers in China face growing scrutiny over performance appraisal systems tied to pay. Standardizing procedures and ensuring transparency can help mitigate legal risks and maintain compliance.

Nine Provinces Roll Out Updated Minimum Wage Standards from December 1

12/08/2025

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 December 8, 2025.

Non-fixed-Term Labor Contract in China: Rules Further Clarified Under Judicial Interpretation II

12/04/2025

Non-fixed-term labor contracts provide employees with significant protection under China’s Labor Contract Law. Employers must understand the triggers and compliance requirements to avoid costly disputes.

Shanghai’s Overseas Qualification Recognition List: What Foreign Professionals Need to Know

11/20/2025

Shanghai’s latest revision of its foreigner qualification recognition list further streamlines procedures for overseas professionals and employers to access local talent policies.

Double Wage Rules in China: Key Updates Under Judicial Interpretation II on Labor Disputes

11/13/2025

Judicial Interpretation II refines double wage rules in China, clarifying liability and calculation standards. Employers can now follow clear guidelines to avoid disputes.

China Further Expands the 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy to 65 Ports

11/05/2025

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.

Technology

The Best Oil and Gas Software Solutions for 2026

12/01/2025

The oil and gas industry is shifting to AI, predictive analytics, cloud computing, IoT sensors, and robotics to reduce downtime, optimize wells, and improve safety.

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

11/26/2025

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

China’s Cross-Border Data Transfer: Key Insights from Official Q&A (III)

11/24/2025

The latest official Q&A on cross-border data transfer clarifies rules balancing security and business needs. Foreign investors must adopt proactive compliance strategies to avoid risks.

Empowering Data Compliance Through Technology: Building Scalable Governance in China

11/07/2025

Data compliance in China requires more than policy – it demands operational capability supported by technology. Digital tools help enterprises reduce risk and achieve resilient governance.

Revisions to China’s Cybersecurity Law: Strengthened Oversight and Alignment with Emerging Technologies

11/05/2025

The new amendment to - in effect January 1 - includes new AI provisions, higher penalties, and closer alignment with China’s broader data and security regulatory framework.

China Releases Certification Measures for Cross-Border Data Transfers – The Last Piece of the Regulatory Puzzle

10/24/2025

China’s certification pathway for cross-border personal information transfers is now finalized. Businesses should prepare by tracking regulatory updates and building internal compliance systems.

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