Other Briefings
We cover the latest economy and trade, legal and tax updates, industry insights, and HR and payroll news that are most relevant to doing business in China. Here are our top China news summaries.
Shanghai Lingang New Area Releases Whitelists for Data Export, Facilitating Cross-Border Data Flows
Shanghai’s Lingang New Area has released general data lists that will facilitate data export for companies in the automotive, biopharma, and mutual fund sectors.
Tianjin Free Trade Zone Releases China’s First Negative List for Cross-Border Data Transfer
The Tianjin Free Trade Zone has released China’s first data Negative List outlining the types of data that must undergo a security review by China’s cybersecurity bureau to be transferred out of China.
China’s New Measures to Support Foreign Investment in Sci-tech Firms
China seeks to attract sci-tech foreign investment by relaxing rules, fostering partnerships, and enhancing the investment climate.
Shenzhen’s Qianhai Cooperation Zone Expands Preferential IIT and CIT Policies
The Shenzhen Municipal Tax Bureau, Shenzhen Municipal Finance Bureau, and State Tax Administration have issued two notices broadening tax incentives for individuals and companies in the Qianhai Cooperation Zone.
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a comprehensive overhaul of US trade policy, introducing significant tariffs on imports from various countries. Chinese imports will face an additional 34 percent tariff on top of the existing 20 percent, culminating in a total tariff rate of 54 percent.
Trump Raises Tariffs on China to 125% – Overview and Trade Implications
Trump’s latest tariff hike will place significant pressure on Chinese exporters, but has the potential to reshape global trade relations.
US Trump Tariffs: Key Implications for China’s Ultra-Fast Fashion
US Trump Tariffs, reinstated in April 2025, revoked the de minimis exemption for Chinese shipments, introducing new tariffs on small packages and bulk imports. This shift threatens China’s ultra-fast fashion sector, by raising operational costs and disrupting their business model based on low-value, high-frequency shipments.
Will Trumps’ New 125% China Import Tariffs Increase China’s BRICS Trade?
Understanding what this means requires looking into China’s bilateral trade data and especially its export make-up as there are knock-on effects that could well – depending upon how China wants to handle this situation – impact Russia and almost certainly the BRICS.
Navigating China’s Evolving Labor Market in 2025
China’s labor market is transforming rapidly in 2025, driven by demographic shifts, evolving workplace preferences, and technological advancements. This article explores the trends and challenges in maintaining a sustainable workforce.
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
Investing in the Future: Opportunities in China’s Humanoid Robotics and Embodied AI Industry
China’s humanoid robot market is expected to become a multi-billion dollar industry within the next decade, presenting huge opportunities for investors in a variety of sectors.
China-Peru Trade 2.0: What the Future Holds under the Upgraded FTA
Explore the future of China-Peru economic ties, with new opportunities in mining, agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, tourism, and digital economy under the upgraded FTA and Belt and Road cooperation.
