China Market Updates
China Launches Pilot Reform to Strengthen Talent Management for Innovation-Led Growth
In an effort to align talent development with the evolving needs of national modernization and technological advancement, China’s Ministry of Human …
China Advances Credit Restoration System to Strengthen Market Trust and Economic Vitality
In a recent executive meeting held on June 13, 2025, the State Council approved a new implementation plan aimed at enhancing the national credit restoration system. This …
China Scales Up Institutional Reforms with Nationwide Expansion of Shanghai Free Trade Zone Practices
On June 13, 2025, the State Council convened an executive meeting to advance the replication and promotion of reform measures piloted in the China (Shanghai) …
China Releases VAT Plus Credit Policy to Support Advanced Manufacturing in 2025
To further stimulate innovation and industrial upgrading, China is reinforcing its commitment to high-tech and manufacturing sectors through a targeted …
China Upgrades Departure Tax Refund
China has recently enhanced its departure tax refund policy as part of a broader strategy to increase inbound tourism and stimulate consumer spending. The policy …
Accelerating Patent Transformation in China: A Strategic Push Toward Long-Term Mechanisms
On 10 June 2025 the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO issued Notice on Accelerating the Formation of a Long-term Mechanism for the Special Action to …
China Advances Market-Oriented Reforms for Managing Critical Environmental Resources
On May 29, 2025, the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council issued a comprehensive policy document aimed at …
China’s Upgraded Free Trade Zone Strategy: A Blueprint for High-Level Opening and Reform
In a move aimed at accelerating high-quality development and institutional innovation, on 21 April 2025 the Central Committee of the Communist Party of …
Business & Entrepreneurship
China Advances Credit Restoration System to Strengthen Market Trust and Economic Vitality
In a recent executive meeting held on June 13, 2025, the State Council approved a new implementation plan aimed at enhancing the national credit restoration system. This …
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 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 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’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 New Provisions to Strengthening regulations for Administrative Inspections at Enterprises
In an effort to streamline the administrative inspection process and reduce the burdens on businesses, the General Office of the State Council of the People’s Republic …
China’s New Measures for Company Registration Management: Key Highlights and Implications
On December 20, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued Decree No. 95, unveiling the Measures for the Implementation of …
Foreign Investment
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 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’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 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 its 2025 Action Plan for Stabilizing Foreign Investment
In an effort to bolster China’s global competitiveness and maintain a steady flow of foreign investment, the Ministry of Commerce and the National Development …
Navigating the New Regulatory Landscape for Foreign Strategic Investment in Chinese Listed Companies
The Ministry of Commerce of China, alongside several key governmental bodies, has issued the 2024 Administrative Measures for Strategic Investment in …
China Launches Pilot Program For Foreign Investment In Medical Industry
China’s Ministry of Commerce, National Health Commission and the State Food and Drug Administration, have issued Circular [Shang Zihan (2024) No. 568], …
China Approves 2024 Negative List For Foreign Investment Access
China’s State Council has approved the updated Negative List for Foreign Investment Access (2024 Edition). Restrictions on foreign investment in the …
Finance & Accounting
China Releases VAT Plus Credit Policy to Support Advanced Manufacturing in 2025
To further stimulate innovation and industrial upgrading, China is reinforcing its commitment to high-tech and manufacturing sectors through a targeted …
China Upgrades Departure Tax Refund
China has recently enhanced its departure tax refund policy as part of a broader strategy to increase inbound tourism and stimulate consumer spending. The policy …
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 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 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 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’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 …
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 …
Sustainability
China Releases VAT Plus Credit Policy to Support Advanced Manufacturing in 2025
To further stimulate innovation and industrial upgrading, China is reinforcing its commitment to high-tech and manufacturing sectors through a targeted …
China Upgrades Departure Tax Refund
China has recently enhanced its departure tax refund policy as part of a broader strategy to increase inbound tourism and stimulate consumer spending. The policy …
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 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 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 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’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 …
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 …
Human Resources
China Releases VAT Plus Credit Policy to Support Advanced Manufacturing in 2025
To further stimulate innovation and industrial upgrading, China is reinforcing its commitment to high-tech and manufacturing sectors through a targeted …
China Upgrades Departure Tax Refund
China has recently enhanced its departure tax refund policy as part of a broader strategy to increase inbound tourism and stimulate consumer spending. The policy …
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 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 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 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’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 …
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 …