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China’s New Instant VAT Refund Policy: Boost to Tourism and Retail, Amid Tariff Tensions

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China's new real-time VAT refund system enables foreign tourists to receive instant tax rebates at the point of purchase, aiming to boost domestic consumption and streamline the retail-tourism experience. While promising increased spending and digital tax efficiency, successful implementation will depend on retailer compliance and infrastructure readiness.

China’s Economy Beats Expectations in Q1 2025 - Can Momentum Last? 

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While strong export growth helped China’s economy beat expectations in Q1 2025, the impact of US tariffs may test its resilience. We look at China's latest economic indicators.

Impact of US-China Tariffs on Transfer Pricing - Considerations for MNCs

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The escalating global trade war has profound implications for transfer pricing. We discuss strategies for MNCs to mitigate risk exposure.

US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline

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​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.

Trump Raises Tariffs on China to 145% - Overview and Trade Implications

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Trump's latest tariff hike will place significant pressure on Chinese exporters, but has the potential to reshape global trade relations.

US Trump Tariffs: Key Implications for China's Ultra-Fast Fashion

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US Trump Tariffs, reinstated in April 2025, revoked the de minimis exemption for Chinese shipments, introducing new tariffs on small packages and bulk imports. This shift threatens China’s ultra-fast fashion sector, by raising operational costs and disrupting their business model based on low-value, high-frequency shipments.

EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline

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Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.

China’s 2025 Outbound Investment: Key Markets & Sector Trends

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China's outbound direct investment is shifting toward emerging markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Central Europe.

Will Trumps’ New 145% China Import Tariffs Increase China’s BRICS Trade?

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Understanding what this means requires looking into China’s bilateral trade data and especially its export make-up as there are knock-on effects that could well – depending upon how China wants to handle this situation - impact Russia and almost certainly the BRICS.

China-Peru Trade 2.0: What the Future Holds under the Upgraded FTA

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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.

China–Uruguay Economic Relations: Growth Trends & Strategic Sectors

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China and Uruguay are expanding trade and investment ties, with growing cooperation in agriculture, clean energy, and digital infrastructure. As a key MERCOSUR partner, Uruguay offers strategic opportunities for Chinese enterprises in 2025 and beyond.

China-Slovakia Economic Ties: Strengthening Cooperation and Future Opportunities

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Discover the latest trends in China-Slovakia trade and investment, including key challenges, bilateral agreements, and business opportunities.

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