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News Brief: Fourth National Agricultural Census and Its Impact on Agri-Food Supply Chains
Information date: 23 September 2026 — The State Council issued a notice launching the fourth national agricultural census, a periodic statistical survey of agricultural operations, land use, output and rural conditions.
News Brief: China-US Track-Two Dialogue and What It Signals for Investment Planning
Information date: 23 September 2026 — Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met a US high-level track-two dialogue delegation, a non-governmental channel that runs alongside official talks. For corporate readers the signal is
China CCC Mark vs Voluntary Certification: A Compliance Comparison for Importers
Information date: 23 September 2026 — The China Compulsory Certification mark is mandatory for products on the published catalogue, covering categories such as household appliances, information technology equipment, toys
Resources for Setting Up a Factory in China: Parks, Land, Energy and Permits
Information date: 23 September 2026 — A greenfield factory in China requires a land-use right or a lease in a zoned industrial park, project filing or approval with the development and reform commission, an environmental
Foreign Acquisitions of Chinese Targets: Antitrust, Security Review and Due Diligence FAQ
Information date: 23 September 2026 — Acquiring a Chinese target can trigger up to four parallel reviews: merger control at the market regulator if turnover thresholds are met, foreign investment security review where th
Case Study: How a European Manufacturer Chose Between a WFOE and a JV in China
Information date: 23 September 2026 — A European industrial supplier comparing a wholly foreign-owned enterprise with a Sino-foreign joint venture for a greenfield plant must clear four gates: the negative list for forei