| | Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates. |
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| | | | China's economy in October 2024 showed mixed signals, with retail sales surging 4.8 percent and exports rising sharply, while industrial output slowed, and the property sector remained weak. | | | | | The 2024 updates to China’s strategic investment rules simplify entry for foreign investors in the A-share market by lowering shareholding thresholds, reducing lock-up periods, and expanding investment options. | | | | | China, a key market for luxury goods, is driven by a growing middle class and affluent consumers. We discuss how economic uncertainties and shifting trends are requiring brands to adapt strategically. | | | | | We explain the impact of tax digitalization on businesses in China, emphasizing the evolving dynamics of tax risk management, particularly regarding data supervision. | | | | | Italy recently ratified the upgraded China-Italy Double Tax Agreement (DTA), which will finally take effect in 2025. This agreement was signed in 2019 and was designed to reduce tax burdens, prevent tax evasion, and promote Italian investment in China. | | | | | Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing sector. The data for October has now been updated. |
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