Industry Intelligence

China’s AI Investment Boom: Private Equity Hits Multi-Year Highs as DeepSeek Lands $7.4 Billion

China's AI sector drew a record US$18.2 billion in H1 2026 as DeepSeek's $7.4B round signals a new phase. See what the capital concentration means for foreign tech firms.

China’s Cross-Border Data Rules Shift to Sector-Specific Lists: What to Watch

China's cross-border data regime shifts to sector-specific negative lists. Lingang, Tianjin, and the 2026 Action Plan signal a graduated compliance plan.

Industry Intelligence: Key Update (July 2026)

Industry Intelligence: China's Robot Industry Hits Record 15,000 Unit Milestone (July 7, 2026) On July 7, 2026, Shanghai-based humanoid...

Industry Intelligence Resource Hub: 10 Essential Tools (2026)

Industry Intelligence Resource Hub: 9 Essential Tools (2026) Operating in China demands real-time awareness of regulatory shifts, market volatility,...

Industry Intelligence Tools: 10 Options Compared (2026)

Industry Intelligence Tools: 6 Options Compared (2026) Monitoring China's markets, regulations, and competitors demands reliable intelligence sources. Below are...

China’s AI Investment Boom: Private Equity Hits Multi-Year Highs as DeepSeek Lands $7.4 Billion

China's AI sector drew a record US$18.2 billion in H1 2026 as DeepSeek's $7.4B round signals a new phase. See what the capital concentration means for foreign tech firms.

China Overhauls Procurement and Bidding Laws: 4 Changes That Open Doors for Foreign Firms

China's procurement reform expands national treatment to 25 categories and opens 900 billion yuan in contracts to foreign bidders. See the 4 changes that matter most.

China’s E-Commerce Law Overhaul: Gig Worker Protections, Trade Countermeasures, and What Foreign Platforms Must Know

China's draft e-commerce law amendment mandates social insurance for 84 million gig workers and arms Beijing with trade countermeasures. See what foreign platforms must do.

China’s Cross-Border Data Rules Shift to Sector-Specific Lists: What to Watch

China's cross-border data regime shifts to sector-specific negative lists. Lingang, Tianjin, and the 2026 Action Plan signal a graduated compliance plan.

Shenzhen’s Qianhai Zone Expands Tax Benefits: A Guide for Foreign Companies

Shenzhen's Qianhai zone expands 15% CIT to its full 120 sq km area and exempts Hong Kong residents from IIT overpayment. Compare zones for your China HQ.

China’s 2026 Foreign Investment Action Plan: 5 Measures That Matter for Your Business

China's 2026 foreign investment action plan targets declining FDI. Finance, pharma, M&A, data rules. The changes that matter for your business.