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NGO Accounting and Compliance in China: Key Highlights

Tax & Accounting

In this article, we provide an overview of the current accounting and compliance landscape for NGOs in China, explore the key provisions of the new NGO Accounting System, and highlight the significant changes introduced in the revision.

NGO Accounting and Compliance in China: Key Highlights
China Industries to Watch in 2025
Economy & Trade

China Industries to Watch in 2025

China industries to watch in 2025 review starts from the country’s strategic focus on green energy, electric vehicles, AI, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing, all presenting lucrative opportunities for foreign businesses and investors.

China's Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates
Human Resources & Payroll

China's Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates

In this aritcle, we look at all of the China visa-free policies that are currently in place and clarify who is eligible to benefit from them. Among others, China-Salomon Islands mutual visa exemption agreement took effect on December 28, 2024.

New Guide for Cross-Border Personal Data Transfers in the GBA: A Roadmap for Compliance and Security
Legal & Regulatory

New Guide for Cross-Border Personal Data Transfers in the GBA: A Roadmap for Compliance and Security

The Technical Committee for Information Security Technology (TC260) has released a new guide to standardize cross-border personal data transfers between the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). This guide introduces enhanced security standards and mutual recognition mechanisms, aiming to facilitate smoother data flows while ensuring robust protection of personal information.

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Economy & Trade

US Investment Ban on China: What It Means Now That It's in Effect
Economy & Trade

US Investment Ban on China: What It Means Now That It's in Effect

Jan 15

The US has introduced stringent investment ban on China, effective January  2025. This article delves into the evolution of these restrictions, analyzing the implications for businesses and their ripple effects on US-China economic relations and beyond.

  • China-Chile Economic Ties: Trade, Investment, and Future Prospects

    Economy & Trade Jan 13

    This article provides an in-depth analysis of the trade and investment relationship between China and Chile, highlighting potential opportunities for future cooperation and development.

  • 2025 Import-Export Tariffs in China: Latest Adjustments

    Economy & Trade Jan 02

    We explain the adjustments to China's import and export tariffs in 2025, including tariff reductions and increases for certain commodities, as well as newly introduced tax items.

  • China Industries to Watch in 2025

    Economy & Trade Dec 31

    China industries to watch in 2025 review starts from the country’s strategic focus on green energy, electric vehicles, AI, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing, all presenting lucrative opportunities for foreign businesses and investors.

  • China Outbound Direct Invest (ODI) Tracker: 2024-25

    Economy & Trade Dec 30

    In the 2024-25 China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker, China Briefing offers up-to-date data and insights on China’s outbound investment developments and trends.

Publications

 

Tax & Accounting

NGO Accounting and Compliance in China: Key Highlights
Tax & Accounting

NGO Accounting and Compliance in China: Key Highlights

Jan 14

In this article, we provide an overview of the current accounting and compliance landscape for NGOs in China, explore the key provisions of the new NGO Accounting System, and highlight the significant changes introduced in the revision.

  • China Monthly Tax Brief: December 2024

    Tax & Accounting Jan 06

    In this monthly China tax brief for December 2024, we spotlight policies and measures just announced or scheduled for implementation.

  • China Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines for 2025

    Tax & Accounting Jan 06

    Businesses operating in China are suggested to pay attention to the tax filing and payment deadlines for 2025 to avoid late payment penalties and tax credit downgrading.

  • 2025 Import-Export Tariffs in China: Latest Adjustments

    Tax & Accounting Jan 02

    We explain the adjustments to China's import and export tariffs in 2025, including tariff reductions and increases for certain commodities, as well as newly introduced tax items.

  • An Introduction to Doing Business in China 2025

    Tax & Accounting Jan 01

    Doing Business in China 2025 is out now and available for free download! It is designed to guide new and established investors in China with updated policy changes.

Publications

 

Legal & Regulatory

Cross-Border Data Transfers – New Draft Measures Clarify Personal Information Protection Certification
Legal & Regulatory

Cross-Border Data Transfers – New Draft Measures Clarify Personal Information Protection Certification

Jan 10

China’s new draft measures provide clarity on the certification process for personal information protection in cross-border data transfers (CBDT).

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Industries

China's Supply Chain Transformation: Technological Innovations and Future Outlook
Industries

China's Supply Chain Transformation: Technological Innovations and Future Outlook

Jan 07

China’s supply chain is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by advanced technologies like AI, blockchain, IoT, and clean energy innovations.

Publications

 

HR & Payroll

A Guide to Minimum Wages in China (As of January 3, 2025)
HR & Payroll

A Guide to Minimum Wages in China (As of January 3, 2025)

Jan 03

The new minimum wage standards of Xinjiang, Sichuan, and Chongqing took effect on January 1, 2025, and Guizhou is soliciting opinion on its new standards.

  • An Introduction to Doing Business in China 2025

    HR & Payroll Jan 01

    Doing Business in China 2025 is out now and available for free download! It is designed to guide new and established investors in China with updated policy changes.

  • China's Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates

    HR & Payroll Dec 28

    In this aritcle, we look at all of the China visa-free policies that are currently in place and clarify who is eligible to benefit from them. Among others, China-Salomon Islands mutual visa exemption agreement took effect on December 28, 2024.

  • China Upgrades 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit to 10-Day Stay, Adds 21 Ports

    HR & Payroll Dec 17

    China expands visa-free transit policy from December 17, 2024, allowing eligible foreign travelers to stay up to 240 hours (10 days). The update also adds 21 ports, bringing the total to 60 across 24 provinces.

  • Hong Kong Public Holidays 2025

    HR & Payroll Dec 16

    Hong Kong will observe 17 public holidays in 2025, including five long weekends for Lunar New Year, Ching Ming Festival, Easter, the Birthday of the Buddha, and Christmas.

Publications

 

Technology

Cross-Border Data Transfers – New Draft Measures Clarify Personal Information Protection Certification
Technology

Cross-Border Data Transfers – New Draft Measures Clarify Personal Information Protection Certification

Jan 10

China’s new draft measures provide clarity on the certification process for personal information protection in cross-border data transfers (CBDT).

Publications

 

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