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China-U.S. High-Level Track II Dialogue: Reading the Signal for Market-Entry Planning

Information date: 17 September 2026 — Vice President Han Zheng met with the U.S. delegation to the China-U.S. high-level Track II dialogue. Track II channels involve former officials, academics and business figures rathe

China’s Fourth National Agricultural Census Notice: What Agribusiness Planners Should Watch

Information date: 17 September 2026 — The State Council has issued a notice on conducting the fourth national agricultural census, a nationwide enumeration covering production conditions, land use, crop and livestock str

WFOE Setup in China: A Case Timeline from Term Sheet to Bank Account

Information date: 17 September 2026 — Establishing a wholly foreign-owned enterprise typically runs through name approval, business scope drafting, registration with the market regulator, seal carving, tax and customs re

China Compulsory Certification (CCC): A Practical Review for Importers

Information date: 17 September 2026 — China Compulsory Certification is a mandatory conformity assessment for products on the published CCC catalogue, covering categories such as household appliances, information technol

Dual-Use Export Controls for China-Bound Shipments: A Screening Resource

Information date: 17 September 2026 — Many jurisdictions control exports of dual-use items, meaning goods, software and technology with both civil and military applications. Exporters generally must classify the item aga

China Import Duty and VAT Calculator: What the Numbers Assume

Information date: 17 September 2026 — Chinese import charges normally stack in layers: customs duty on the CIF value at the rate for the ten-digit tariff line, then import VAT on the duty-paid value, with consumption tax