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China Implements Standardization of Enterprise-related Charges
On 28 March 2025 the General Office of the State Council introduced the “Guiding Opinions on Establishing and Improving the Long-term Supervision Mechanism …
China’s Price Reform: Implications for Business and Consumers
China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has introduced new policies aimed at refining the country’s price governance system.
Analyzing Economic Trends Through Tax Data: Key Insights from China’s 2025 Q1 Figures
Tax data serves as a crucial economic indicator, providing real-time insights into business activity, investment patterns, and consumer behavior.
China Updates Its Social Credit System
On 21 March 2025, the General Office of the CPC Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council introduced China’s latest directive …
China Strengthens Business Environment with Enterprise Fee Regulation Reform
In an effort to reduce the operational costs of businesses and create a more transparent and fair market environment, China has unveiled new …
China Advances Pension Finance with New High-Quality Development Plan
As China’s population continues to age rapidly, the government is intensifying efforts to enhance the financial services framework for elderly citizens.
China’s Strategy to Elevate Five Cities into Global Consumption Hubs
China is making a strategic push to establish Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin, and Chongqing as international consumption center cities, aiming to …
China Strengthens Anti-Monopoly Enforcement with New Discretionary Guidelines
China is stepping up its regulatory oversight on market concentration with the introduction of new discretionary guidelines for administrative …
China Strengthens Legal Framework for Countering Foreign Sanctions
On March 24, 2025, China officially enacted the Provisions on the Implementation of the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law of the …
China’s Fiscal Strategy for 2025: Balancing Growth, Stability, and Innovation
At the 2025 China Development Forum, Minister of Finance Lan Fo’an outlined China’s fiscal policy strategy, emphasizing a more proactive and coordinated …
China Strengthens Payment Protection for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
The Chinese government has introduced significant revisions to the Regulations on Guaranteeing Payment of Funds to Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises …
China’s Cyberspace Administration Releases Measures for Managing Personal Information Protection Compliance Audits
China’s Cyberspace Administration Releases Measures for Managing Personal Information Protection Compliance Audits As China continues its push for modernization and
China Development Forum 2025: Key Policy Signals for Economic Growth and Stability
The 2025 China Development Forum (CDF), held on March 23 in Beijing, provided significant insights into China’s economic priorities and policy directions.
China’s Ongoing Tax Reform to Foster Innovation and Economic Growth
Tax policy plays a significant role in shaping economic development, particularly in fostering scientific and industrial innovation. As China …
China Strengthens Its Trade Policy Compliance
China is taking significant steps to enhance its trade policy compliance, aligning with international rules while fostering a competitive and transparent …
China Issues New Regulations on Foreign-Related Intellectual Property Disputes
On May 1, 2025, China’s Provisions on the Handling of Foreign-Related Intellectual Property Disputes will officially take effect. These regulations, introduced …
China Accelerates the Development of Its Green Certificate Market
As China continues its transition toward a low-carbon economy, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and other government …
China’s Fiscal Policy in 2025: Balancing Growth, Stability, and Long-Term Development
As China navigates a complex global economic environment, its 2025 fiscal policy has taken on a more proactive and strategic role in ensuring both …
China Further Adjusts Regulations for Optimizing Domestic Production of Imported Medical Devices
China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) recently issued the Announcement on Further Adjusting and Optimizing the Production …
China Publishes Action Plan For Boosting Domestic Consumption
China is taking steps to drive economic growth through consumption with the release of the “Special Action Plan for Boosting Consumption. Issued by the …
China’s Action Plan for National High-Tech Zones to Driving Innovation and Future Growth
China’s national high-tech zones continue to play a pivotal role in the country’s scientific and technological innovation, fostering industrial transformation, …
China’s Releases 2025 Strategic Outlook to Ensuring Stability and Quality in Foreign Trade
Foreign trade is a key pillar of China’s open economy and plays a crucial role in facilitating both domestic and international market integration. …
Understanding China’s New Administrative Measures for Individual Income Tax Settlement
China’s State Administration of Taxation has introduced new Administrative Measures for the Final Settlement and Payment of Individual Income Tax on Comprehensive Income (hereafter …
China’s 2025 GDP Target: Understanding the “Around 5%” Growth Goal
China has set its GDP growth target for 2025 at “around 5%”, a figure that reflects a careful balance between economic opportunities and challenges. …
China Government Work Report 2025: China To Promote The Stable Development Of Foreign Trade
During the Third Session of the 14th National People’s Congress premier Li Qiang presented China’s stance on the development of foreign trade for 2025.
China’s Push for Greener Express Packaging: A Step Toward Sustainable Logistics
As e-commerce and express delivery services continue to expand in China, concerns about excessive packaging waste and environmental impact have become increasingly urgent.
China Government Work Report 2025: Accelerating Industrial Transformation and Integration
2025 marks the final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan. During the Third Session of the 14th National People’s Congress, premier Li Qiang presented that in terms of the …
China’s 2025 Economic Strategy Provides a Balanced Approach to Growth and Stability
China has set ambitious yet pragmatic economic targets for 2025, aiming for steady growth, employment stability, controlled inflation, and environmental …
China’s 14th Five-Year Plan: Key Targets Achieved Ahead of Schedule
As China approaches the final year of its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025), significant progress has been made in achieving key economic, social, and technological …
China Strengthening Its Trade Policy Compliance
China is taking significant steps to enhance its trade policy compliance, aligning with international rules while fostering a competitive and transparent business …
China’s 2025 Government Work Report: Strong Focus On Foreign Investment
On 5 March 2025, premier Li Qiang of the State Council delivered a government work report to the Third Session of the 14th National People’s Congress on behalf …
China Releases Guidelines for the Construction of Digital Energy and Carbon Management Centers for Industrial Enterprises and Parks
On 7 March 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the Guidelines for the Construction of Digital Energy and Carbon …
China Publishes Roadmap for Deepening the Reform and Development of Pension Services
In response to the aging population and the growing demand for elderly care, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State …
China’s Action Plan for Streamlining Logistics Cost
In a bid to enhance economic efficiency and streamline operations, the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the …
China’s State Council Releases Strategic Roadmap For Comprehensive Rural Revitalization (2024-2027)
The “Comprehensive Rural Revitalization Plan (2024-2027)” released by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council presents …
Preferential Corporate Income Tax Policy For Green And Intelligent Development
On July 12, 2024, the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation issued Announcement No. 9, unveiling a new enterprise income tax policy aimed at …
China Implements New Registered Capital Rules under the Revised Company Law
On June 7, 2024, during an executive meeting of the State Council, the draft Provisions on the Registered Capital Registration Management System of the …
Navigating the Transition: Key Insights into the Temporal Application of China’s Revised Company Law
On December 29, 2023, the Company Law of the People’s Republic of China underwent its second significant amendment, marking an important shift in …
Understanding China’s New Regulations on Fair Competition Review
On August 1, 2024, China will implement the new “Regulations on the Review of Fair Competition” as part of its ongoing efforts to standardize fair competition practices …
The Impact of China’s 2024-2025 Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction Action Plan on Industries
As the global climate agenda intensifies, energy conservation and carbon reduction have become pivotal elements of sustainable development strategies. The …
China’s Launches 2024-2025 Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction Action Plan
As the global climate agenda intensifies, energy conservation and carbon reduction have become pivotal elements of sustainable development strategies. The …
China Developing Unified Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standards by 2030
In a significant move towards enhancing corporate transparency and global competitiveness, China’s Ministry of Finance has initiated steps to standardize …
China Releases New Tax Guidelines to Boost Manufacturing: Empowering High-End, Intelligent, and Green Growth
To strengthen the manufacturing sector, the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation recently released the “Guidelines for China’s …
New Pilot Program on Foreign Ownership for Value-Added Telecommunications Services
In a move to further open up China’s economy and align with international economic standards, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology …
China Announces Industrial Equipment Upgrading Implementation Plan
In a bid to accelerate the modernization of its industrial landscape, China has unveiled an ambitious plan to promote large-scale equipment renewal across key …
Hainan Free Trade Port Updates 2024 Catalogue of Encouraged Industries
As part of China’s strategic initiative to transform Hainan into a world-class free trade port, the government has released the 2024 Edition of the Catalogue of …
China Releases Action Plan to Attract and Utilize Foreign Investment
In an effort to bolster its economic modernization and strengthen ties with the global economy, China’s State Council has unveiled the “Action Plan for Solidly …
China Soliciting Opinions for Self-Regulatory Guidelines for Listed Companies on Sustainability
On February 8, 2024, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) released a significant announcement that has the potential to reshape how listed companies on …