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China Cross-Border Data Crackdown: New FTZ Rules, Whitelists, and a RMB 10 Million Warning for Foreign Companies
Tianjin FTZ released China's first negative list for cross-border data transfer and Shanghai Lingang published data export whitelists in July 2026. With Ctrip fined RMB 10 million for illegal data exports, here's what foreign companies must audit and prepare now.
China Q2 GDP Beats at 5.3%, Manufacturing PMI Stays in Expansion, EV Sales Surge 35% — The Real Economy Shows Its Strength
China's Q2 GDP beat at 5.3%, Caixin PMI stayed in expansion at 51.2, NEV penetration hit a record 58.2%, and online retail approached 50% of total consumption — the composition of growth matters more than the headline.
Setting Up Shop in China 2026: Simplified WFOE Registration, Expanded Talent Visas, and New Compliance Requirements
China's BizChina One portal cuts WFOE registration to 10 days, the R Visa program now covers startup founders and digital nomads, but MLPS 2.0 Level 3 compliance adds $20k–$50k in cybersecurity costs for digital-platform firms.
China 2026 Investment Policy Blitz: Negative List Shortened, R&D Tax Extended, Data Transfer Path Clarified
China released the 2026 Negative List (27 items), extended R&D tax incentives through 2028, and launched the cross-border data transfer certification scheme — the strongest pro-FDI signals in three years.
PRC Civil Code Contract Chapter Review: What It Means for Foreign Companies
PRC Civil Code Contract Chapter Review: What It Means for Foreign Companies The Contract Chapter (合同编, hétong biān) of the PRC Civil Code (民法典, míngfǎ
Canadian Miner Enforces Shareholder Agreement in China: Case Background
Canadian Miner Enforces Shareholder Agreement in China: Case Background When a TSX-listed Canadian mining company entered into a RMB 320 million joint