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Economy & Trade

China’s 2025 Foreign Investment Action Plan: Key Measures and Opportunities

02/21/2025

In this article, we explore the key measures outlined in China's foreign investment action plan 2025, their impact on various sectors, and the broader implications for foreign investors.

Opportunities for China-Canada Trade Under Trump’s Tariffs

02/18/2025

While Trump's tariffs will disrupt global supply chains, new opportunities in industries such as agriculture and energy for China-Canada trade.

Navigating China’s Industry Priorities: Insights from 2024 Tax Cuts and Incentives

02/17/2025

China’s RMB 2.63 trillion tax relief initiative in 2024 serves as a clear indicator of the country’s industry policy priorities, underscoring the government’s determination to support innovation-driven development and industrial upgrading.

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

02/14/2025

This timeline outlines key developments in U.S.-China relations under Trump 2.0, analyzing the potential consequences for China's economy and the business environment in the country.

China-Egypt Bilateral Trade and Investment Opportunities

02/14/2025

Egypt opens the door for Chinese investments and trade with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

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

02/07/2025

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

Tax & Accounting

China Annual IIT reconciliation in 2025: Appointment Booking Opens February 21

02/24/2025

Individual income tax (IIT) taxpayers wishing to complete their annual IIT reconciliation between March 1 and 20 must schedule an appointment through the IIT app starting February 21, 2025.

Managing Tax Compliance Risks in China: Fraudulent Invoicing and Misuse of Tax Incentives

02/19/2025

Companies in China must manage VAT invoices and tax incentives carefully to avoid compliance risks. Strong tax risk management and internal controls are essential to minimize liabilities and ensure regulatory compliance.

Unlocking China's New VAT Law: Key Changes, Business Impacts, and Compliance Tips

02/13/2025

This article breaks down the key changes of China's New Value-Added Tax (VAT) Law, their implications for businesses operating in China, and what enterprises should do to adapt to the evolving tax landscape.

China Monthly Tax Brief: January 2025

02/07/2025

In this monthly China tax brief for January 2025, we spotlight policies and measures just announced or scheduled for implementation.

Guide to Accounting and Audit in China 2025 – New Publication from China Briefing

01/23/2025

This guide provides foreign businesses with a step-by-step walkthrough of the annual audit and compliance process, along with an introduction to China’s accounting framework. Download it for free!

China Manufacturing Tracker: 2024-25

01/22/2025

Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for December and the 2024 whole year has now been updated.

Legal & Regulatory

China’s 2025 Foreign Investment Action Plan: Key Measures and Opportunities

02/21/2025

In this article, we explore the key measures outlined in China's foreign investment action plan 2025, their impact on various sectors, and the broader implications for foreign investors.

Personal Information Protection Audits in China: Final Measures Effective May 1

02/20/2025

China’s Cyberspace Administration has unveiled the final rules on conducting personal information protection audits. The new measures, which require fewer companies to conduct less frequent audits than the draft version, offer an opportunity for businesses to strengthen compliance.

Beneficiary Owner Filing in China Q&A (II): Who Needs to Comply?

02/12/2025

This issue of beneficiary owner filing in China Q&A series explains what entities need to comply and under what conditions companies can be exempted from the filing requirements.

Beneficiary Owner Filing in China Q&A (I): What is a Beneficial Owner?

02/03/2025

This issue of beneficiary owner filing in China Q&A series explains what a beneficiary owner is and its difference from an actual controller.

Beijing New Market Access Updates: Opportunities for Foreign Businesses and Investors

01/29/2025

Beijing has released New Market Access Updates, as China is significantly opening its economy to foreign investment across various sectors, including telecommunications, entertainment, vocational training, and healthcare.

China’s “National Unified Market” Initiative: 2025 Update

01/28/2025

China's national unified market initiative, launched in 2022, aims to dismantle local protectionism and market segmentation across sectors. The initiative focuses on implementing nationwide standards and regulations while integrating infrastructure across regions to boost market efficiency.

Industries

Navigating China’s Industry Priorities: Insights from 2024 Tax Cuts and Incentives

02/17/2025

China’s RMB 2.63 trillion tax relief initiative in 2024 serves as a clear indicator of the country’s industry policy priorities, underscoring the government’s determination to support innovation-driven development and industrial upgrading.

China's Electronic Manufacturing: 2024 Performance Review and 2025 Outlook

02/10/2025

In this article, we provide an in-depth overview of China's electronic information manufacturing sector in 2024 and analyze the growth outlook for 2025, highlighting production trends, export dynamics, profitability, and regional performance disparities.

China’s Space Economy: Unlocking Opportunities in Aerospace and Commercial Space Industries

02/04/2025

China’s aerospace and commercial space industries are rapidly growing, with the sector projected to be worth over US$900 billion by 2029.

China Robotics Industry: What Are the Opportunities for Foreign Stakeholders

01/30/2025

China has rapidly surpassed Germany and Japan in industrial robotics, leading the world with 470 robots per 10,000 employees in 2023. This figure eclipses Germany's 429 and Japan's 419, reflecting China's aggressive automation push.

Beijing New Market Access Updates: Opportunities for Foreign Businesses and Investors

01/29/2025

Beijing has released New Market Access Updates, as China is significantly opening its economy to foreign investment across various sectors, including telecommunications, entertainment, vocational training, and healthcare.

China’s DeepSeek and its Open-Source AI Models

01/28/2025

We explain how China’s start-up DeepSeek has made significant strides in the global AI race with its resource-efficient, open-source models.

HR & Payroll

China Annual IIT reconciliation in 2025: Appointment Booking Opens February 21

02/24/2025

Individual income tax (IIT) taxpayers wishing to complete their annual IIT reconciliation between March 1 and 20 must schedule an appointment through the IIT app starting February 21, 2025.

A Guide to Minimum Wages in China (As of February 18, 2025)

02/18/2025

This article offers a guide to minimum wages in the Chinese Mainland and discuss how labor costs are affected by changes to the minimum wage levels. The data is current as of February 18, 2025.

China’s Labor Law: Key Developments in 2024 and Trends to Watch in 2025

02/11/2025

This article provides a review of China’s major labour law developments in 2024 and an outlook on what to expect in 2025.

China's Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates

02/10/2025

In this aritcle, we look at all of the China visa-free policies that are currently in place and clarify who is eligible to benefit from them. It was last updated on February 10, 2025.

Preparing for Chinese New Year 2025: Essential Tips for Businesses

01/16/2025

In this article, we outline essential tips for businesses preparing for the Chinese New Year period, from compliance with labor regulations to financial, tax, and security considerations.

An Introduction to Doing Business in China 2025

01/01/2025

Doing Business in China 2025 is out now and available for free download! It is designed to guide new and established investors in China with updated policy changes.

Technology

Personal Information Protection Audits in China: Final Measures Effective May 1

02/20/2025

China’s Cyberspace Administration has unveiled the final rules on conducting personal information protection audits. The new measures, which require fewer companies to conduct less frequent audits than the draft version, offer an opportunity for businesses to strengthen compliance.

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

02/07/2025

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

China’s Space Economy: Unlocking Opportunities in Aerospace and Commercial Space Industries

02/04/2025

China’s aerospace and commercial space industries are rapidly growing, with the sector projected to be worth over US$900 billion by 2029.

China Robotics Industry: What Are the Opportunities for Foreign Stakeholders

01/30/2025

China has rapidly surpassed Germany and Japan in industrial robotics, leading the world with 470 robots per 10,000 employees in 2023. This figure eclipses Germany's 429 and Japan's 419, reflecting China's aggressive automation push.

Cross-Border Data Transfers – New Draft Measures Clarify Personal Information Protection Certification

01/10/2025

China’s new draft measures provide clarity on the certification process for personal information protection in cross-border data transfers (CBDT).

New Guide for Cross-Border Personal Data Transfers in the GBA: A Roadmap for Compliance and Security

12/09/2024

The Technical Committee for Information Security Technology (TC260) has released a new guide to standardize cross-border personal data transfers between the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). This guide introduces enhanced security standards and mutual recognition mechanisms, aiming to facilitate smoother data flows while ensuring robust protection of personal information.

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