The latest from China & Hong Kong

A growing number of foreign companies is looking to start or increase their import-export business in China. Classifying and declaring...

Due to its rapidly aging demographics, the Chinese government has made the reform of its pension and retirement system a national...

Last year, the Chinese government issued amendments to the Patent Law, Copyright Law, and Criminal Law, as well as other measures aimed...

The Chinese government has increased its efforts to establish a strong digital currency, by recently launching an application that users...

If your business is looking to open its first store in China, this may be the perfect time to do it. Last March, the Beijing Municipal...

Since March 1, 2022, a new regulation regarding the registration and administration procedures for all types of market entities in China...

The Cyberspace Affairs Commission (CAC) of China published this past July the Measures on Security Assessment of Cross-Border Data...

The Chinese government is determined to transform the country into a green, low-carbon, and circular economy. Foreign companies doing...

The new Stamp Tax (ST) Law in China, effective since July 1, 2022, has been updated to simplify the existing system of taxation, as well...

Foreign companies doing business in China are most likely familiar with the term fapiao, which refers to the Chinese invoice system. This...

There are many reasons why a company in China may decide to close its doors. It is not always easy for foreign investors to compete with...

In the past, a company in China facing difficulties or other uncertain circumstances had to choose between closing its doors permanently...

After more than two years with a strict “Zero Covid” policy to prevent the spread of the virus, China has eased some rules and entry...

With over 1.4 billion people, China has become one of the most active and interesting markets on the globe. Attracted by these massive...

The COVID-19 pandemic has made Chinese authorities more vigilant regarding food imports into the country. Since January 1, 2022, a series...

The Chinese authorities have decided to take additional measures to implement more tax and fee reduction policies to better stabilize the...

Effective September 1, 2021, the new Urban Maintenance and Construction Tax Law (UMCT), as well as three supporting regulations,...

Foreign companies operating in China can benefit greatly from the Taxpayer Rating System in China; a good tax credit rating and enjoy...

Attracted by the rapid growth of the Chinese economy, many foreign companies have expanded their business operations in China. Though the...

The Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), designed to protect the privacy rights of individuals living in China, will have a...