This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on April 23, 2025. On April 21, 2025, US Commerce Department imposes steep tariffs on Chinese-made solar cell imports from Southeast Asia.
A new batch of pilot programs seek to further open up China's services sector, expanding foreign investor access in fields such as telecom, healthcare, and finance.
Explore China’s evolving startup scene—industries, VC trends, and the latest incentive policies shaping innovation and entrepreneurship in 2025.
Hong Kong's Inland Revenue Department will issue the Individual Tax Return for the year of assessment 2024/25 soon. Individual taxpayers are advised to start preparations early and allocate sufficient resources to meet the deadline.
China’s latest guidelines on strengthening the social credit system impose stricter penalties on dishonest businesses. Entities labeled as seriously dishonest face restrictions on government funding, tax breaks, and market access.
Hong Kong's Inland Revenue Department will issue the Individual Tax Return for the year of assessment 2024/25 soon. Individual taxpayers are advised to start preparations early and allocate sufficient resources to meet the deadline.
China’s Cyberspace Administration clarifies cross-border data transfer rules, offering foreign businesses guidance on streamlined data exports and compliance.
We discuss rules of origin guidelines for investors looking to take advantage of lower tariff structures and Vietnam's free trade agreements.
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