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Shanghai Lingang New Area Releases Whitelists for Data Export, Facilitating Cross-Border Data Flows

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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

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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

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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

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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.

China’s Labor Law: Key Developments in 2024 and Trends to Watch in 2025

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This article provides a review of China’s major labour law developments in 2024 and an outlook on what to expect in 2025.

US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline

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This timeline outlines key developments in U.S.-China relations under Trump 2.0, analyzing the potential consequences for China’s economy and the business environment in the country.

China’s Electronic Manufacturing: 2024 Performance Review and 2025 Outlook

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In this article, we provide an in-depth overview of China’s electronic information manufacturing sector in 2024 and analyze the growth outlook for 2025, highlighting production trends, export dynamics, profitability, and regional performance disparities.

A Guide to Minimum Wages in China (As of February 10, 2025)

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The new minimum wage standards of Xinjiang, Shanxi, Sichuan, and Chongqing took effect on January 1, 2025, and Guizhou’s new standards took effect on February 1.

China Monthly Tax Brief: January 2025

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In this monthly China tax brief for January 2025, we spotlight policies and measures just announced or scheduled for implementation.

EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline

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Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.

Understanding China’s 2027 Rural Revitalization Plan 

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A new plan to boost rural revitalization outlines measures to develop agricultual sectors and improve livelihoods of rural residents over the next three years.

China Outbound Direct Invest (ODI) Tracker: 2024-25

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In the 2024-25 China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker, China Briefing offers up-to-date data and insights on China’s outbound investment developments and trends. The data for the full year 2024 has been updated.

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