China's three stock exchanges have respectively issued their ESG reporting guidelines for certain types of listed companies starting 2026. We provide the details.
China has released the 2024 Government Work Report, the most important policy document of the year, setting a broad range of economic and development tasks.
The “Beautiful China” initiative covers diverse business sectors, offering a wide array of investment opportunities within its framework.
Hong Kong, positioned at the crossroads of finance and sustainability, emerges as a key player in the global ESG landscape. With robust regulatory frameworks, strategic green finance initiatives, and a surge in demand for ESG expertise, Hong Kong offers a vibrant ecosystem for sustainable finance.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to visit Australia in late March, which will boost trade diplomacy between the two nations.
China’s mainland provinces have released their GDP growth targets for 2024, most of which exceed five percent, alongside their GDP data and economic performance assessment for 2023.
Timeline tracking key developments affecting US-China bilateral trade and business engagement under the Joe Biden administration.
China has decided to expand its 15-day visa-free travel policy to six additional European countries on a trial basis, during the period between March 14 and November 30, 2024.
In this monthly China tax brief, we spotlight policies and measures announced or scheduled for implementation in February 2024. These initiatives aim to clarify tax compliance, support businesses, promote headquarters, expand market access, and attract talent.
The 2024-25 Hong Kong Budget introduces new tax arrangements to raise public funds and extends support policies for companies and individuals.
Under new rules on foreign-sourced income exemption, MNEs that don't meet certain substance requirements may be taxed on some types of income derived overseas.
Annual IIT reconciliation for the year 2023 will start soon. Taxpayers who need to make the final tax settlement between March 1 to March 20 need to make an appointment starting from February 21, 2024.
Certain businesses in Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone (HTCZ) will qualify for a 15 percent corporate income tax (CIT) rate. We discuss the eligibility criteria and explain China's preferential CIT policy.
China's three stock exchanges have respectively issued their ESG reporting guidelines for certain types of listed companies starting 2026. We provide the details.
We discuss China's new rules regarding merger filing thresholds, including reduced turnover criteria and roll-back of the 'killer acquisition' clause. However, companies opting for M&A in China and falling below the turnover thresholds must still assess whether their deal could potentially harm competition in their sector as that evaluation would trigger an SAMR investigation.
New efforts to reform company deregistration procedures in Shanghai seek to facilitate market exit and improve the ease of doing business in the city.
Six months after China announced 24 measures to optimize the foreign investment environment in the country, we discuss the progress made.
China's Ministry of Education unveiled a new set of draft regulations aimed at reforming the after-school tutoring industry. These regulations clarify various aspects of after-school tutoring, from licensing and scheduling to pricing and penalties.
China's machine tool industry, with a market value surpassing RMB 200 billion (approximately US$27.86 billion), heavily depends on foreign imports, creating diverse opportunities for global collaboration and investment, bolstered by substantial government incentives.
Sora, OpenAI's groundbreaking text-to-video model, has sparked both excitement and caution in China's tech industry.
The dairy industry in China has grown to become the second largest in the world, presenting a myriad of new opportunities for investors.
China's Ministry of Education unveiled a new set of draft regulations aimed at reforming the after-school tutoring industry. These regulations clarify various aspects of after-school tutoring, from licensing and scheduling to pricing and penalties.
We discuss why China's gaming industry is a global powerhouse despite regulatory interventions, boasting growth in revenue and market share.
China has made strides in facilitating the hiring of more women in the workforce, although gender discrimination challenges persist.
China has decided to expand its 15-day visa-free travel policy to six additional European countries on a trial basis, during the period between March 14 and November 30, 2024.
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.
Coming into 2024, Henan, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, Hubei, Ningxia, Jiangxi, and Liaoning has released their new minimum standards.
The updated guidelines released by China’s Ministry of Commerce outline essential procedures and considerations for foreign businesspersons living and working in China, covering accommodations, visas, work permits, and emergency protocols.
Timeline tracking key developments affecting US-China bilateral trade and business engagement under the Joe Biden administration.
Sora, OpenAI's groundbreaking text-to-video model, has sparked both excitement and caution in China's tech industry.
Companies collecting, processing, and transferring sensitive personal information in China must comply with strict requirements for user consent and data protection.
Lingang New Area in Shanghai will trial measures to facilitate data export, improving the business environment for companies in the area.
New guidelines allow companies to sign standard contracts to transfer personal information between Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.
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