A recent white paper reflects that Swedish companies are navigating the complexities of the Chinese market by adopting "China-for-China" strategies while also exploring opportunities in other Asia-Pacific countries.
In H1 2024, China’s FDI fell 29.1 percent to US$69.93 billion, but new foreign-invested enterprises rose 14.2 percent, with Germany and Singapore boosting investments in high-tech and green sectors.
Jilin and Yunnan's new minimum wage standards will take effect October 1, 2024, both of which surpass the RMB 2,000 (US$275) mark.
China's new Three-Year Action Plan for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region aims to standardize business regulations, boost regional integration, and drive innovation to attract investment and enhance global competitiveness.
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Sign Up NowA recent white paper reflects that Swedish companies are navigating the complexities of the Chinese market by adopting "China-for-China" strategies while also exploring opportunities in other Asia-Pacific countries.
In this article, we explore the distinct opportunities and strategic advantages offered by China's key AI hubs, highlighting their roles in shaping the future of China’s AI industry landscape.
An emphasis on new quality productive forces in government policy in 2024 signals a major shift to an innovation-led economic growth model, presenting various opportunities in the sci-tech space.
While China plays an irreplaceable role in the global supply chain, Vietnam has rapidly emerged as a key investment destination. It’s crucial to understand both the competition and potential collaborative opportunities between the two nations.
Timeline tracking key developments affecting US-China bilateral trade and business engagement under the Joe Biden administration.
In this monthly China tax brief for August 2024, we spotlight policies and measures just announced or scheduled for implementation.
When an individual or organization in China makes a single outbound payment to overseas entities that exceeds the equivalent of US$50,000, the payer must complete tax filing for outbound payments with the local branch of the STA, with limited exceptions.
China’s State Taxation Administration will streamline taxpayer relocation from September 1, 2024, with proactive guidance, simplified procedures, and enhanced post-relocation services.
Our new tracker providing continuous updates of key economic and growth indicators in China's manufacturing industry.
New types of fraud targeting corporate finance personnel are diverse and continuously evolving with technological advancements. We explain the common fraud methods and strategies to prevent unnecessary losses.
The Beijing FTZ has released its first data negative list outlining the types of data that must undergo export compliance procedures, providing much-needed clarity for companies.
A new draft regulation strengthens China's cybersecurity and data protection framework. We look at what the document says.
China approved the 2024 Negative List for Foreign Investment Access, further opening up its manufacturing, telecommunication, education, and healthcare sectors.
China's State Council introduced guidelines to boost service consumption, leading to a rise in education stocks, particularly in vocational training. However, experts caution that this doesn't signal a loosening of regulations on after-school tutoring.
China has strengthened its intellectual property protection by amending laws, establishing specialized IP courts, and streamlining legal processes to align with international standards.
In this article, we explore the distinct opportunities and strategic advantages offered by China's key AI hubs, highlighting their roles in shaping the future of China’s AI industry landscape.
Using a separate domain name for your China business can help enhance accessibility, ensure compliance with local laws, and provide a better user experience for customers.
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 that the company chooses to go along with.
Key regions like Guangdong, Shenzhen, and Chengdu are spearheading development through substantial investments and regulatory support, despite challenges in infrastructure and safety.
China's new Ethical Guidelines for Human Genome Editing emphasize regulations to address ethical concerns and ensure responsible research.
Jilin and Yunnan's new minimum wage standards will take effect October 1, 2024, both of which surpass the RMB 2,000 (US$275) mark.
2024 marks the first year that China's "six-year rule" is applicable, a mechanism implemented since 2019 to determine the tax responsibilities of foreigners for their overseas income in China.
China's National Immigration Administration (NIA) has introduced a new 144-hour visa-free policy for foreign tour groups from Hong Kong and Macao entering Hainan, expanding the scope of the existing 30-day visa-free policy.
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.
New measures in China aim to simplify access to hotel accommodations for overseas travelers by removing barriers and enhancing services.
The Beijing FTZ has released its first data negative list outlining the types of data that must undergo export compliance procedures, providing much-needed clarity for companies.
A new draft regulation strengthens China's cybersecurity and data protection framework. We look at what the document says.
An emphasis on new quality productive forces in government policy in 2024 signals a major shift to an innovation-led economic growth model, presenting various opportunities in the sci-tech space.
Timeline tracking key developments affecting US-China bilateral trade and business engagement under the Joe Biden administration.
Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
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