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EU-China Relations in 2026: What to Watch

Economy & Trade

After a turbulent 2025 marked by trade frictions and rare earth disruptions, EU-China relations enter 2026 in a phase of cautious engagement rather than reset. Diplomatic channels have reopened and trade flows remain broadly resilient, providing a degree of stability for businesses.

EU-China Relations in 2026: What to Watch
China’s New Organic Product Certification Rules in 2026: What Producers and Exporters Need to Know
Legal & Regulatory

China’s New Organic Product Certification Rules in 2026: What Producers and Exporters Need to Know

China’s new organic product certification rules, effective January 1, 2026, significantly tighten requirements across certification, inspections, traceability, and post-certification supervision, marking a shift toward continuous regulatory oversight. Domestic producers, foreign-invested enterprises, and overseas exporters must now meet higher compliance, documentation, and transparency standards to maintain market access in China’s organic sector.

Positioning for Growth: Navigating China’s Biomanufacturing Industry
Industries

Positioning for Growth: Navigating China’s Biomanufacturing Industry

China is accelerating the build‑out of its biomanufacturing ecosystem, creating expanding opportunities across upstream, mid‑stream, and downstream segments. Companies that focus on key clusters and proactively manage compliance will be best positioned to benefit.

China’s Import-Export in 2025: Full-Year Data, Trends, and 2026 Outlook
Economy & Trade

China’s Import-Export in 2025: Full-Year Data, Trends, and 2026 Outlook

China’s trade performance in 2025 highlighted a widening surplus, resilient exports, and a gradual recovery in imports led by industrial inputs. The data points to a structural shift toward higher-value trade and greater reliance on private-sector exporters.

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EU-China Relations in 2026: What to Watch
Economy & Trade

EU-China Relations in 2026: What to Watch

Feb 18

After a turbulent 2025 marked by trade frictions and rare earth disruptions, EU-China relations enter 2026 in a phase of cautious engagement rather than reset. Diplomatic channels have reopened and trade flows remain broadly resilient, providing a degree of stability for businesses.

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Tax & Accounting

Hong Kong IRD Warns Public About Fraudulent Stamp Duty Certificate Notices
Tax & Accounting

Hong Kong IRD Warns Public About Fraudulent Stamp Duty Certificate Notices

Feb 13

Hong Kong’s IRD has warned the public about fake notices impersonating Stamp Duty Certificate communications. These fraudulent documents often use fabricated tax terms, urgent deadlines, or foreign-currency payment instructions to pressure recipients.

  • China Clarifies VAT Threshold Under New VAT Law

    Tax & Accounting Feb 11

    China’s updated VAT threshold introduces new monthly, quarterly, and per‑transaction rules under the 2026 VAT Law. These changes affect VAT liability, invoicing, and compliance obligations for FIEs.

  • Hong Kong’s Evolving Double Tax Agreement (DTA) Network 2026

    Tax & Accounting Feb 09

    Hong Kong’s double tax agreement network has reached a new milestone, with fresh treaties and active negotiations shaping the 2026 outlook. Understanding how Hong Kong’s DTAs work is essential for investors and multinationals planning cross-border operations.

  • China Monthly Tax Brief: January 2026

    Tax & Accounting Feb 06

    January 2026 marked a pivotal month for China’s tax landscape, with the rollout of detailed supporting rules for the VAT Law and its Implementation Regulations.

  • Hengqin’s 15% Preferential IIT Policy Extended to 2027

    Tax & Accounting Feb 06

    The new rules explain which talent is eligible to enjoy the preferential 15 percent individual income tax policy.

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Legal & Regulatory

China’s New Vehicle Data Export Guidelines: How Automakers Should Prepare
Legal & Regulatory

China’s New Vehicle Data Export Guidelines: How Automakers Should Prepare

Feb 10

China has released the 2026 Guidelines for the Security of Cross Border Transfer of Vehicle Data, offering industry-specific clarity on data export compliance requirements.

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Industries

China’s Green Consumption Market: Policy Momentum, Consumer Shifts, and Commercial Opportunities
Industries

China’s Green Consumption Market: Policy Momentum, Consumer Shifts, and Commercial Opportunities

Feb 17

China’s green consumption market is rapidly becoming a structural growth pillar, driven by coordinated national policy (notably the 2026 Action Plan) that integrates incentives, standards, and financing to steer household and service-sector demand toward low-carbon, resource-efficient goods and lifestyles.

  • Qianhai Updates Support for Hong Kong and Macao Medical Institutions

    Industries Jan 30

    Qianhai has revised its support measures for Hong Kong and Macao medical institutions, introducing enhanced fiscal incentives, clearer eligibility criteria, and stricter compliance requirements to promote long-term, high-quality healthcare development. The updated framework reinforces Qianhai’s role as a key testing ground for cross-border healthcare cooperation and foreign participation within the Greater Bay Area.

  • China’s Industries to Watch in 2026

    Industries Jan 28

    China’s 15th Five‑Year Plan signals a structural transformation rather than a short‑term recovery, reshaping the industrial landscape from 2026 onward. Businesses must reassess China strategies through the lens of competitiveness, security, and policy alignment.

  • China’s Flourishing Agritech Sector - Opportunities for Foreign Investors

    Industries Jan 21

    Facing land, labor, and climate constraints, China is turning to advanced agritech solutions to secure long-term food supply and modernize production systems. Policy support and rising demand are opening new investment opportunities across digital farming, smart machinery, and bio-innovation.

  • China Manufacturing Tracker

    Industries Jan 20

    Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for 2025 full year has now been updated.

Publications

 

HR & Payroll

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

China's Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates

Feb 15

This article looks at all of the China visa-free policies that are currently in place.

  • China Enforces Higher Salary Thresholds for A/B Work Permits

    HR & Payroll Feb 12

    China has tightened enforcement of salary-based requirements for foreign work permits, with major cities applying full 6× and 4× multipliers. These changes impact both new applications and renewals, increasing compliance obligations for employers and foreign staff.

  • An Update on Work Permit Renewal for Foreign Talent in Shenzhen

    HR & Payroll Feb 05

    Shenzhen has tightened enforcement of age thresholds for Category B and C work permit renewals, with applicants aged 60 and above now facing rejection from 2026 onward.

  • Preparing for Chinese New Year 2026: Workforce Management and Business Continuity

    HR & Payroll Feb 03

    As Chinese New Year 2026 approaches, businesses must prepare for one of the most operationally disruptive periods in the China business calendar. Proactive workforce planning, payroll compliance, and continuity measures will be critical to ensuring a smooth transition before and after the holiday.

  • China Minimum Wage Standards 2026

    HR & Payroll Jan 22

    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 January 22, 2026.

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Technology

China’s New Vehicle Data Export Guidelines: How Automakers Should Prepare
Technology

China’s New Vehicle Data Export Guidelines: How Automakers Should Prepare

Feb 10

China has released the 2026 Guidelines for the Security of Cross Border Transfer of Vehicle Data, offering industry-specific clarity on data export compliance requirements.

Publications

 

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