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Tracking China’s Carbon Goals: How Far Has It Come in 2025?

Legal & Regulatory

With just five years to go until China meets its first major climate pledge, we look at the latest carbon and energy reduction achievements and discuss the country's new climate policies.

Tracking China’s Carbon Goals: How Far Has It Come in 2025?
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: What We Know So Far
Economy & Trade

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: What We Know So Far

China will start drafting its 15th Five-Year Plan in 2025, shaping national priorities from 2026 to 2030. Here's what we know so far.

China's Industrial Power Rates 2025: A Guide for Investors
Economy & Trade

China's Industrial Power Rates 2025: A Guide for Investors

China’s industrial power rates depend upon the category of industry, type of electricity usage, region where it is located, time of use, as well as charging method. The data in this article is as of May 2025.

Understanding China’s New Carbon Accounting Plan: Green Compliance and Opportunities
Legal & Regulatory

Understanding China’s New Carbon Accounting Plan: Green Compliance and Opportunities

The clear tasks and timelines set in China’s new work plan for improving the country’s carbon accounting system make it urgent for businesses to develop internal carbon accounting capabilities by 2026.

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

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

Jun 12

This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on May 21, 2025. Most recently, US and China agreed to cut reciprocal tariff rates to 10 percent for a period of 90 days; US reduced de minimis tariff rates but costs remain high for small parcels.

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Tax & Accounting

How Expats in Shenzhen Can Apply for the GBA IIT Subsidy in 2025?
Tax & Accounting

How Expats in Shenzhen Can Apply for the GBA IIT Subsidy in 2025?

Jun 06

Shenzhen has kicked off the 2025 application process for the Greater Bay Area Individual Income Tax subsidy. The application window is open from June 1 to July 31. Here is everything you need to know.

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Legal & Regulatory

Tracking China’s Carbon Goals: How Far Has It Come in 2025?
Legal & Regulatory

Tracking China’s Carbon Goals: How Far Has It Come in 2025?

Jun 12

With just five years to go until China meets its first major climate pledge, we look at the latest carbon and energy reduction achievements and discuss the country's new climate policies.

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Industries

China’s AI Healthcare Market (Part I): Growth Trends, Drivers, and APAC Comparison 
Industries

China’s AI Healthcare Market (Part I): Growth Trends, Drivers, and APAC Comparison 

Jun 11

China’s AI healthcare market is expanding rapidly, driven by a combination of state-backed policies, vast centralized data, and dual urban–rural demand.

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HR & Payroll

China Further Expands the 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy to 55 Countries
HR & Payroll

China Further Expands the 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy to 55 Countries

Jun 12

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.

  • China's Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates

    HR & Payroll Jun 12

    This article looks at all of the China visa-free policies that are currently in place. Most recently on May 15, China expands its 30-day unilateral visa-free policy to five South American countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay.

  • How Expats in Shenzhen Can Apply for the GBA IIT Subsidy in 2025?

    HR & Payroll Jun 06

    Shenzhen has kicked off the 2025 application process for the Greater Bay Area Individual Income Tax subsidy. The application window is open from June 1 to July 31. Here is everything you need to know.

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

    HR & Payroll Jun 03

    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 3, 2025.

  • Beyond Salary: Holistic Approaches to Talent Retention in China

    HR & Payroll May 30

    Traditional pay-based retention strategies are no longer enough. This article explores how foreign investors in China can adopt holistic approaches, focusing on employee development, wellness, and flexibility, to reduce turnover and maintain a competitive edge.

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Technology

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

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

Jun 12

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

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