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.
New Guidelines for Implementing China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law: What Foreign Companies Need to Know
New regulations for implementing the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law expand the scope of countermeasures and specify consequences for non-compliance. Here’s what foreign companies should know.
China’s Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates
This article looks at all of the China visa-free policies that are currently in place. Most recently on May 15, China expands its 30-day unilateral visa-free policy to five South American countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay.
BOI Filing in China Q&A (III): How to Decide the Beneficiary Owner?
This issue of the BOI Filing in China Q&A series explains how to determine the beneficial owner of an enterprise based on specific circumstances. It is the final installment in this three-part series.
US and China Cut Reciprocal Tariffs to 10% in 90-Day Reprieve – Highlights from US-China Trade Talks
China and the US have reached an agreement to reduce reciprocal tariffs from 125% to 10% for 90 days, with the possibility of a broader trade deal on the horizon.
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on April 23, 2025. On April 21, 2025, US Commerce Department imposes steep tariffs on Chinese-made solar cell imports from Southeast Asia.
Carney’s Canada: What’s Next for China-Canada Trade and Investment?
Mark Carney’s pro-trade stance as Canada’s new Prime Minister could open up new trade and business opportunities with China, particularly in clean energy, agriculture, and energy trade.
Annual CIT Reconciliation in 2025 – A Brief Guide for Companies
Companies are advised to begin tax filing procedures as soon as possible to complete CIT reconciliation before the deadline of May 31, 2025.
From Traditional Manufacturing to Intelligent Systems: Talent Strategy and Operational Restructuring
China’s manufacturing sector is evolving fast—and talent strategy is at the heart of it. Discover how companies are navigating the workforce shift with reskilling programs, flexible employment models, and AI-powered talent insights.
