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.
Tax Health in China: A Strategic Imperative for 2025 and Beyond
China’s evolving tax system is reshaping compliance for foreign firms. Learn why tax health is now a strategic priority amid fiscal pressure and digital oversight.
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on July 30, 2025. Most recently, the US-China tariff truce got extended for another 90 days until November 10, 2025.
New FX Measures Lift Property Purchase Curbs, Streamline Cross-Border Financing for Foreign Firms
China’s FX regulator has lifted barriers on property purchases and ease reinvestment rules in a new set of measures streamlining cross-border financing and investment.
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2025: Opportunities for Businesses and Investors
CIIE 2025 is China’s largest import-focused trade event to date, featuring expanded exhibition areas and upgraded facilitation measures.
How Did Dior Violate China’s Personal Information Protection Law? Lessons from the PIPL Probe
The investigation into Dior’s handling of personal information exposed gaps in consent, cross-border transfer compliance, and security safeguards, offering valuable lessons for businesses navigating China’s Personal Information Protection Law.
China’s Tax Overhaul Ends Third-Party Export Loophole—Are You Ready?
China’s STA Announcement [2025] No.17 introduces sweeping changes to export tax filing, targeting non-compliant practices like third-party export document use. Learn how the new rules will affect your business and what steps you should take to prepare.
A Guide to Minimum Wages in China (As of September 17, 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 September 17, 2025.
