Other Briefings
China to Optimize Travel between the Mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao Starting January 8, 2023
On January 5, 2023, China’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office announced that it will further optimize personal exchange between the mainland and Hong Kong and Macao, as part of moves to reopen its border and resume cross-border travel.
10 New Laws Starting January 1 That May Affect Your Business in China
We list 10 new laws and regulations that may impact business operations in China, expand market access, and regulate industries – starting January 1, 2023.
Belt And Road Weekly Investor Intelligence #114
This week’s roundup: China’s 2023 import-export tariff plan, new foreign minister, Xi-Putin year-end video-submit; 2023 Doing Business In ASEAN guide; UAE Foreign Investors Must Prepare For New Tax Rules Effective June 1st.
China Appoints New Foreign Minister
Ex-China Ambassador to the United States is moved to head up China’s Foreign Ministry China’s former ambassador to the United States, Qin Gang, has been promoted to the foreign minister position, replacing Wang Yi, who has taken up a role in the Communist Party Politburo. The Foreign Ministry announced the decision on Friday, (December 30) […]
2023 Import-Export Tariffs in China
We explain the adjustments to China’s import and export tariffs in 2023, including tariff waivers and increases for certain commodities.
UPDATE: Finalized China Data Protection Measures for Industrial and Telecom Companies Released
China’s MIIT released the final version of the Measures for Data Security Management in the Field of Industry and Information Technology after two rounds of public comments. The document will come into force on January 1, 2023.
China to Resume Passport, Visa Issuance Starting January 8, 2023
Starting from January 8, 2023, China will resume the issuance of passports for Chinese citizens, ordinary visas and residence permits for foreigners, as well as tourist visa exemption for short-term travelers.
Russia’s Sberbank Plan to Open Branch Office in China in 2023
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, plans to launch a branch office in China by the end of 2023.
