Other BriefingsChina Recasts Outbound Investment Governance Under New State Council Regulation
China has overhauled its outbound investment framework with a new State Council regulation that integrates security review, data controls, and full lifecycle supervision. The changes broaden the definition of ODI and embed national security considerations into cross-border investment decisions.
Additional Compliance After Completing China’s Annual CIT Filing
Following the May 31 deadline for China’s annual CIT reconciliation, companies should prioritize the preparation and retention of supporting documents for potential inspections by the tax bureau.
How Foreign Investors Can Set Up a Company in China Entirely Online
Shanghai has launched China’s first fully online foreign‑invested enterprise registration using cross‑border digital identity authentication, marking a major step in reducing administrative barriers for overseas investors.
Do I Need a License to Operate Online in China? A Guide for Foreign Companies
Before launching a website, mobile app, or digital platform in China, foreign companies face one fundamental question: do they need a license? In most cases, the answer is yes—and often more than one.
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China Recasts Outbound Investment Governance Under New State Council Regulation
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Selling Connected Products in China? Prepare for the New Cybersecurity Label
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European Business in China: Key Takeaways from the EU Chamber's 2026 Survey
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IR56B Compliance in Hong Kong: How Employers Can Avoid IRD Follow-Ups
Human Resources & Payroll May 29 -
Post-M&A Integration in China: Where Most Deals Fail – and How to Get It Right
Economy & Trade May 29
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Economy & Trade
European Business in China: Key Takeaways from the EU Chamber's 2026 Survey
May 29European companies in China are cautiously optimistic for the first time in years, with fewer businesses reporting a worsening environment, though challenges around market access, competition, and economic slowdown remain.
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Post-M&A Integration in China: Where Most Deals Fail – and How to Get It Right
Economy & Trade May 28While transactions may be carefully structured, the real test begins after closing, when operational, cultural, and governance challenges surface. Managing these complexities requires a phased, hands-on approach that extends well beyond initial integration planning.
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EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
Economy & Trade May 25Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
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US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
Economy & Trade May 21On March 23, 2026, the US Federal Communications Commission updated its Covered List to include foreign-made consumer routers, preventing new models from receiving FCC equipment authorization and thereby banning them from being imported or sold in the US.
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The Xi-Trump Summit: What Was Agreed—and What Was Not
Economy & Trade May 21While the long-awaited summit failed to meet its loftiest goal of extending the tariff truce, the two sides nonetheless made important inroads in resolving key areas of disagreement.
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China Industries to Watch in 2025 Tapping into Growth Opportunities
Published: February 2025
China’s policy-driven initiatives will shape its industrial trajectory in 2025, driving growth thr... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in China 2026
Published: December 2025China remains a vital market for global companies in 2026, offering scale, integrated supply chains,...
Tax & Accounting
Accounting System Setup for New Hong Kong Subsidiaries: Avoiding Compliance and Reporting Risks
May 28Setting up the right accounting system early helps new Hong Kong subsidiaries stay compliant, control costs, and avoid audit problems. This guide covers key decisions and practical steps.
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Common Pre-CIT Deductions Errors in China That Trigger Tax Adjustments
Tax & Accounting May 21With the May 31 deadline approaching, China’s annual CIT reconciliation is entering its final stage. This article highlights key risk areas identified by the tax bureau and outlines practical steps companies can take before filing.
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China-Italy Double Tax Treaty 2026: 10 Frequently Asked Questions
Tax & Accounting May 20The new China-Italy Double Tax Treaty has become applicable since January 1, 2026. This FAQ addresses the 10 most common questions Italian companies and investors are raising as they prepare their 2026 payment flows.
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China Monthly Tax Brief: April 2026
Tax & Accounting May 15China's tax and regulatory landscape saw a flurry of activity in April 2026. Foreign-invested enterprises operating in China should pay close attention to several of these changes, which carry direct compliance and commercial implications.
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China-Italy Double Tax Treaty 2026: Practical Tax Planning Guide for Italian Investors
Tax & Accounting May 13The new China-Italy Double Tax Treaty has become applicable since January 1, 2026. Italian investors must verify shareholding, beneficial ownership, and documentation before the first payment to access the reduced withholding tax rates on dividends, interest, and royalties.
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Optimizing Your China Manufacturing Operations: Setup, Acquisition, and Restructuring Pathways
Published: May 2026In a year where global supply chains are being reshaped by geopolitical pressures, cost consideratio... -
Tax Health and Dispute Strategies for Foreign Firms in China
Published: August 2025Foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) operating in China must treat tax health as a competitive advant...
Legal & Regulatory
China Recasts Outbound Investment Governance Under New State Council Regulation
Jun 01China has overhauled its outbound investment framework with a new State Council regulation that integrates security review, data controls, and full lifecycle supervision. The changes broaden the definition of ODI and embed national security considerations into cross-border investment decisions.
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Selling Through Livestreams in China? Make Sure Your Content is Legal
Legal & Regulatory May 27Foreign brands selling in China face a wave of new compliance obligations as regulators bring livestream e-commerce under the country's Advertising Law for the first time.
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Shanghai Expands Data Export Negative List Regime: What Foreign Businesses Need to Know
Legal & Regulatory May 26Shanghai’s new data export negative list has been expanded to cover the entire city, reducing compliance burdens for more companies and setting a precedent in China.
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China’s Supreme Court Tightens Anti-Bribery Provisions, Raising Stakes for Companies
Legal & Regulatory May 25A new judicial interpretation tightens penalty thresholds for bribery offenses and expands criminal liability for companies and their management, with important implications for businesses operating in China.
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China Draft Trademark Law Amendment 2026: Key Proposed Changes for Foreign Brands
Legal & Regulatory May 22China’s draft Trademark Law amendment signals a potentially stricter and more proactive trademark regime if enacted in substantially its current form. Foreign brand owners should audit portfolios, strengthen evidence files, and prepare for shorter opposition windows.
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Data Compliance in China: A Roadmap for Foreign Investors
Published: October 2025In China’s fast-evolving digital landscape, data compliance has become a strategic imperative – ... -
Tax Health and Dispute Strategies for Foreign Firms in China
Published: August 2025Foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) operating in China must treat tax health as a competitive advant...
Industries
China’s Nuclear Fusion Sector: What the 15th FYP Means for Businesses and Investors
May 01China’s nuclear fusion sector is rapidly taking shape as an emerging industrial market, with increasing investment and activity across reactor supply chains, advanced materials, and engineering systems. While commercial power generation remains a long-term goal for the 2030s–2040s, near-term business opportunities are already developing in component manufacturing, testing infrastructure, and technology partnerships.
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China Manufacturing Tracker 2026
Industries Apr 17Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for March 2026 has now been updated.
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China's Agentic AI Boom: What the OpenClaw Surge Reveals
Industries Apr 14China’s rapid uptake of OpenClaw highlights the country’s transition from experimental generative AI toward agentic, task‑executing systems. The shift is reshaping China’s AI value chain, with implications for cloud services, enterprise automation, and foreign market entry strategies.
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China’s Brain-Computer Interface Industry – Tapping into the Future of Human-Machine Integration
Industries Mar 19China is investing heavily in brain-computer interface technology, opening up vast new frontiers in healthcare, rehabilitation, and entertainment.
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EU CBAM 2026: What It Means for China‑Based Manufacturing
Industries Mar 12As the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enters its definitive phase, China-based heavy industry faces a permanently altered cost landscape, one where carbon intensity is now a priced factor of competitiveness, not an externality.
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Optimizing Your China Manufacturing Operations: Setup, Acquisition, and Restructuring Pathways
Published: May 2026In a year where global supply chains are being reshaped by geopolitical pressures, cost consideratio... -
Data Compliance in China: A Roadmap for Foreign Investors
Published: October 2025In China’s fast-evolving digital landscape, data compliance has become a strategic imperative – ...
HR & Payroll
IR56B Compliance in Hong Kong: How Employers Can Avoid IRD Follow-Ups
May 29Hong Kong employers should review IR56B filings carefully to avoid IRD follow-ups, MPF mismatches, penalties, and payroll reporting errors. Learn key filing risks and prevention steps.
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China Public Holiday Schedule 2026
HR & Payroll May 12In 2026, workers will be entitled to a total of 13 statutory holidays. The Dragon Boat Festival runs from June 19 to 21, providing three consecutive days off when combined with weekend rest days.
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IR56B Common Errors: A Guide to Avoiding IRD Follow-Up in Hong Kong
HR & Payroll May 08Filing errors in IR56B can lead to IRD queries, fines, or audits. This guide covers the most frequent mistakes, how the IRD detects them, and simple steps to stay compliant.
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Hong Kong Employment Compliance: What's New in 2026
HR & Payroll May 04Hong Kong’s 2026 employment reforms reshape employer obligations through the new 468 rule, annual minimum wage adjustments, expanded statutory holidays, MPF offset removal, and tighter labor‑related regulation. Companies must prepare for broader compliance demands.
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Facing New Salary Benchmarks for Foreigner's Work Permits in China? Here’s How Employers Can Respond
HR & Payroll Apr 24China’s tightening enforcement of foreigner's work permit salary benchmarks is reshaping how employers hire and retain foreign talent. As salary thresholds increasingly determine eligibility, companies must rethink budgeting, permit strategies, and long‑term workforce planning.
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Labor Trends and Risk Management in China 2026
Published: February 2026In a year where China’s labor landscape is defined by slower expansion, tighter compliance expecta... -
Tax Health and Dispute Strategies for Foreign Firms in China
Published: August 2025Foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) operating in China must treat tax health as a competitive advant...
Technology
Selling Connected Products in China? Prepare for the New Cybersecurity Label
Jun 01China’s Cybersecurity Label is a voluntary regime for internet-connected products taking effect on July 1, 2026. While not mandatory, it may become an important buyer-trust and procurement signal for foreign IoT companies selling in China.
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Shanghai Expands Data Export Negative List Regime: What Foreign Businesses Need to Know
Technology May 26Shanghai’s new data export negative list has been expanded to cover the entire city, reducing compliance burdens for more companies and setting a precedent in China.
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EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
Technology May 25Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
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China Cybersecurity Label Explained: Why ‘Optional’ Doesn’t Mean Irrelevant
Technology Apr 30For foreign companies selling smart devices, routers, cameras, or any IoT product in China, the new voluntary cybersecurity label is not just a logo but signals whether your product meets China’s security baseline, and increasingly, whether it gets chosen at all.
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Do I Need a License to Operate Online in China? A Guide for Foreign Companies
Technology Apr 22Before launching a website, mobile app, or digital platform in China, foreign companies face one fundamental question: do they need a license? In most cases, the answer is yes—and often more than one.
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Data Compliance in China: A Roadmap for Foreign Investors
Published: October 2025In China’s fast-evolving digital landscape, data compliance has become a strategic imperative – ... -
PIPL 2024: Cross-Border Data Transfer in China Handbook
Published: April 2024China’s PIPL and cross-border data transfer (CBDT) frameworks require that companies operating in ...
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