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.
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.
A Guide to Minimum Wages in China (As of March 21, 2025)
This article offers a guide to minimum wages in the Chinese Mainland and discuss how labor costs are affected by changes to the minimum wage levels. The data is current as of March 21, 2025.
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.
China-Ecuador Economic Ties and Trade Prospects
China-Ecuador trade keeps increasing in recent years, driven by FTA incentives, shifting demand in China, and strategic infrastructure upgrades. Explore key drivers, the impact of the FTA, and what’s next for bilateral trade growth.
China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker: 2024-25
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.
China Monthly Tax Brief: March 2025
In this monthly China tax brief for March 2025, we spotlight policies and measures just announced or scheduled for implementation.
Trump Raises Tariffs on China to 54% – 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.
