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China Entry Intelligence
Practical notes, checklists, and market observations for overseas teams evaluating China setup, sourcing, supplier risk, and local execution.
Policy & Regulation
Policy and regulation signals
Rules, policy direction, administrative changes, and regulatory moves that affect China market entry decisions.
2026-06-25
China’s NPC is advancing five major laws this week that will reshape procurement, trademarks, financial regulation, insolvency, and tax enforceme
Market Entry
China market entry routes
Entry route selection, setup readiness, city-zone choices, launch sequencing, and first-step decision notes.
2026-06-26
China’s FDI landscape is fragmenting. Our framework maps super city clusters, sector-fit, and FTZ incentives to guide your 2026 location decision
2026-06-23
A practical operating control list for overseas teams launching in China through setup coordination, supplier checks, sourcing control, and local
2026-06-23
A due diligence framework for overseas founders reviewing China registration routes, document readiness, local provider roles, tax path, and oper
Foreign Investment
Foreign investment and capital access
Investment incentives, capital market access, M&A review, foreign capital policy, and investor-facing risk notes.
2026-06-28
China’s retail sales contracted for the first time since 2022 while industrial output beats estimates. A sector-by-sector map of winners and lose
2026-06-27
Beijing’s 15-point action plan targets the FDI slide with expanded market access, streamlined operations, and regional pilot alignment. Here’s wh
2026-06-25
China just eased restrictions on foreign investment in sci-tech firms. Here is what changed, who qualifies, and how your business can act before
Supplier & Sourcing
Supplier and sourcing control
Supplier checks, manufacturer exposure, supply chain evidence, production risk, and sourcing control signals.
2026-06-23
A cost review for overseas teams comparing China storage, handling, inspection, packaging, domestic delivery, reporting, and local responsibility
Customs & Trade
Customs and cross-border trade
Import/export rules, customs disclosure, cross-border data, trade compliance, and shipment documentation issues.
2026-06-27
China’s customs voluntary disclosure system lets import and export enterprises self-report violations to avoid penalties. This guide explains eli
2026-06-25
China’s first negative-list approach to cross-border data could reshape how foreign companies manage data flows in FTZs — and other zones are wat
2026-06-24
CBAM certificate purchases begin February 2027. China-based steel and aluminum exporters face US$72-83 per tonne in carbon costs. Here is your 7-
Tax & Finance
Tax, finance, and payment readiness
Tax incentives, offshore yuan, IPO channels, banking preparation, financial assumptions, and capital planning.
2026-06-26
Hong Kong’s proposed IPO Connect scheme opens a new channel for mainland investors to subscribe to HK listings directly. Here’s how it works and
2026-06-26
Qianhai’s expanded IIT and CIT preferential policies cut costs for foreign talent and businesses in Shenzhen. See what changed and how to qualify
2026-06-24
Hong Kong readies new offshore yuan initiatives as Shanghai unveils its offshore finance action plan. What foreign businesses need to know about
Sector Intelligence
Sector intelligence for China decisions
Industry-level signals across biotech, EV, batteries, consumer markets, technology, and emerging sectors.
2026-06-28
China added 47 new unicorns in H1 2026. ByteDance is now the world’s third-most-valuable private company behind OpenAI and Anthropic, while DeepS
2026-06-27
China registered a record 5,215 clinical drug trials in 2025, up 23% from 2024. This market intelligence briefing covers opportunities, risks, an
2026-06-26
Geely-backed Polestar is forced out of the U.S. market under new Chinese auto tech restrictions. What this signals for the EV industry and global
Compliance & Risk
Compliance and operating risk
Food safety, audit exposure, public record risk, investigation signals, and practical safeguards before action.
2026-06-28
After Beijing issued a food safety ‘accountability interview’ to Walmart’s Sam’s Club, here is what the process involves and how foreign retailer
2026-06-28
Beijing blacklisted 5 US rare earth companies and published new overseas investment regulations effective July 1. Here is what foreign investors
2026-06-27
China’s draft audit law amendment introduces harsher penalties for audit firms and individual accountants. Here’s what foreign businesses need to