Foreign‑invested companies in China are exploring cross‑border restructuring to hedge geopolitical risk while preserving market access. This article lays out a forward‑looking framework to help businesses restructure quickly and wisely.
China’s economy grew 5.3 percent year‑on‑year in H1 2025, driven by robust industrial output, export strength, and targeted investment.
Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for June 2025 has now been updated.
A comprehensive guide to Chinese visas types, application procedures, and requirements after entering China.
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China and Malaysia have implemented a mutual visa exemption effective July 17, 2025. The policy enhances cross-border mobility while signaling stronger trade ties and bilateral cooperation.
This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on July 18, 2025. Most recently, US-China relations show signs of thaw as Trump signals softer stance.
China’s economy grew 5.3 percent year‑on‑year in H1 2025, driven by robust industrial output, export strength, and targeted investment.
Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for June 2025 has now been updated.
Foreign‑invested companies in China are exploring cross‑border restructuring to hedge geopolitical risk while preserving market access. This article lays out a forward‑looking framework to help businesses restructure quickly and wisely.
This June 2025 China Monthly Tax Brief covers a new tax credit for overseas reinvestment, Company Law financial clarifications, launch of the GBA IIT subsidy in Shenzhen, new reporting rules for platforms, and R&D super deduction in July filings.
Taxpayers can apply for the super deduction of R&D expenses for the first half of 2025 during the July filing period. This article explains policy regulations, filing timelines, and methods of claiming the deduction.
China introduced a new tax credit policy allowing overseas investors to claim a 10 percent credit on reinvested profits in qualified domestic sectors. Understand what benefits are available, who qualifies, and how to apply.
Foreign‑invested companies in China are exploring cross‑border restructuring to hedge geopolitical risk while preserving market access. This article lays out a forward‑looking framework to help businesses restructure quickly and wisely.
China’s Ministry of Finance has clarified compliance procedures for using reserve funds to offset losses and making capital contributions through non-monetary assets, with implications for financial reporting, compliance procedures, and fund management.
New guidelines outlining criteria for professional institutions to carry out personal information protection audits provide guidance for companies to choose the right auditor.
Amendments to the legislation strengthen trademark and trade secret protections while tightening regulations on fraudulent marketing practices.
Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework to foster a secure, transparent, and innovative stablecoin ecosystem, positioning the SAR as a leading hub for digital asset development in Asia.
Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for June 2025 has now been updated.
This article explores the structure and regulatory framework of China’s halal food market, highlights key regional initiatives, and outlines practical strategies for foreign businesses seeking access to this specialized and growing segment of China’s food economy.
China’s collectible toys market, as exemplified by the success of Pop Mart's Labubu, is a rapidly growing lifestyle and cultural phenomenon driven by young, digitally savvy consumers.
China’s AI healthcare market is expanding rapidly, driven by a combination of state-backed policies, vast centralized data, and dual urban–rural demand.
China’s AI healthcare market offers high-growth opportunities across imaging, smart hospitals, drug discovery, and rural telemedicine, driven by strong policy backing and digital infrastructure.
Effective July 1, 2025, Shanghai raised its minimum wage to RMB 2,740 per month and RMB 25 per hour. The adjustment reflects a stable, cautious wage policy amid shifting economic conditions.
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.
This article provides a comprehensive guide for foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) on China’s high-temperature allowance system, including eligibility rules, payment methods, tax treatment, and regional variations.
China’s summer heat presents compliance challenges for foreign invested enterprises. This article provides a practical guide to high-temperature labor obligations and regional differences.
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.
Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
New guidelines outlining criteria for professional institutions to carry out personal information protection audits provide guidance for companies to choose the right auditor.
The new guidelines clarify requirements and processes for conducting personal information protection audits, compulsory for companies processing high volumes of personal information as of May 1, 2025.
A new landmark piece of legislation seeks to to protect essential services in Hong Kong from cyber threats by requiring operators of critical infrastructure to implement robust cybersecurity measures.
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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