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China Procurement and Bidding Law Overhaul: What Foreign Firms Need to Know

China's NPC received draft revisions to procurement and bidding laws banning ownership-based discrimination. Here's what the 3.8 trillion RMB market opening means for foreign firms.

Pandora and Swarovski Shrink China: What Premium Foreign Brands Are Missing

Gold consumption hits 303 metric tons in Q1 2026 as Pandora and Swarovski close China stores. Three things foreign brands must understand about the shift.

Hiring Over-Age Workers in China: Legal Guide for Foreign Employers

China's aging workforce means more employees work past retirement age. A practical guide to civil service agreements, work injury insurance, and regional differences.

Hong Kong REIT Connect: Beijing’s July 1 Signal for Cross-Border Investors

Markets anticipate REIT Connect as Beijing's July 1 handover gift for Hong Kong. What foreign investors should expect from China's latest capital market opening.

China’s Two-Speed Economy: Where Foreign Businesses Win and Lose in Mid-2026

China's retail sales contracted for the first time since 2022 while industrial output beats estimates. A sector-by-sector map of winners and losers for foreign investors in mid-2026.

China Blacklists US Rare Earth Miners, Unveils New Outbound Investment Rules

Beijing blacklisted 5 US rare earth companies and published new overseas investment regulations effective July 1. Here is what foreign investors need to know this week.