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.
China Unveils Its First Set of Basic Standards for Corporate Sustainability (ESG) Disclosure
In December 2024, China introduced a Basic Standards of its Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standards, aiming to guide businesses in aligning their sustainability practices with global ESG expectations.
China-Bulgaria Economic Ties: Trade, Investment, and Opportunities
This article closely examines the bilateral trade and investment relationship between China and Bulgaria, exploring potential opportunities for future cooperation.
Closing a Company in China: General Deregistration vs. Simplified Deregistration
This article highlights the differences between the general and simplified procedures when deregistering a company, explains the eligibility criteria, and clarifies common misunderstandings about these processes.
China’s Economy in November 2024: Mixed Signals amid Persistent Challenges
China’s economy showed mixed performance in November 2024, with industrial production and exports showing resilience, while retail sales and fixed asset investment underperformed, amid ongoing challenges.
China Upgrades 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit to 10-Day Stay, Adds 21 Ports
China expands visa-free transit policy from December 17, 2024, allowing eligible foreign travelers to stay up to 240 hours (10 days). The update also adds 21 ports, bringing the total to 60 across 24 provinces.
China’s Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates
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.
Hong Kong Public Holidays 2025
Hong Kong will observe 17 public holidays in 2025, including five long weekends for Lunar New Year, Ching Ming Festival, Easter, the Birthday of the Buddha, and Christmas.
China’s Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC): Key Takeaways and Priorities for 2025
The 2024 China’s Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) outlined China’s economic priorities and strategies for 2025.
