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’s 2025 Legislative Agenda: Key Laws and Regulations for Foreign Companies to Watch
The agenda outlines China’s legislative priorities for the year, including several new and amended regulations governing finance, foreign trade, tax, and economic development that may impact foreign companies.
The China+ Strategy: Cross-Border Restructuring for Supply Chain Resilience
The latest issue of China Briefing Magazine, “The China+ Strategy: Cross-Border Restructuring for Supply Chain Resilience“, is now available as a complimentary download on the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
Additional Compliance After Completing China’s Annual CIT Filing
Following the May 31 deadline for China’s annual CIT reconciliation, companies should prioritize the preparation and retention of supporting documents for potential inspections by the tax bureau.
China-Germany Economic Relations 2025: What Merz’s Leadership Means for Trade and Investment
Under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Germany’s relationship with China is entering a phase of cautious recalibration. In 2024, bilateral trade reached approximately EUR 246 billion (US$279 billion), and over 5,000 German companies operate in China, with most planning to maintain or expand their investments.
Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What’s in Effect Now?
The current landscape of US-China tariff rates is complex, with multiple overlapping trade measures in effect. This article explains which tariffs apply in 2025 and how they intersect.
China Manufacturing Tracker 2025
Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for April 2025 has now been updated.
China’s Economy in April 2025: Resilient Exports and Investment Defy US Tariffs
China’s economy showed resilience in April 2025 despite the impact of US tariffs, with strong industrial output, services, and trade.
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on May 21, 2025. Most recently, US and China agreed to cut reciprocal tariff rates to 10 percent for a period of 90 days; US reduced de minimis tariff rates but costs remain high for small parcels.