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How a Singapore Fintech Startup Joined China’s Regulatory Sandbox: Case Study
How a Singapore Fintech Startup Joined China's Regulatory Sandbox: A Case Study In Q3 2023, PaySprint Pte. Ltd. , a Singapore-based fintech startup sp
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Indian IT Firm Opens a Shanghai Bank Account with a 62-Document Package: Case Study
How an Indian IT Firm Prepared a 62-Document Package for Shanghai Bank Account Opening In 2024, TekInnovate Solutions India Pvt Ltd, a mid-size Bangal
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China Tax Registration Resource Map: Connect Entity, Invoice, Payroll, Bank, and Filing Data
Information date: 29 August 2026. China tax registration is not a standalone account opened after company formation. The legal entity, business scope, responsible people, invoice activity, payroll, bank accounts and tran
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China Payroll FAQ: Who Withholds IIT, What Enters the Monthly File, and When to Escalate
Information date: 29 August 2026. China’s Individual Income Tax Law assigns withholding duties to organisations or individuals that pay taxable income. A foreign-invested employer therefore needs more than a net-pay spre
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China Employment Contract Type Selector: Find Your Optimal Hiring Structure
China Employment Contract Type Selector: Find Your Optimal Hiring Structure China Employment Contract Type Selector: Find Your Optimal Hiring Structur
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China Severance Pay Calculator: Estimate Termination Costs
```html China Severance Pay Calculator: Estimate Termination Costs China's severance pay formula, defined under Article 47 of the Labor Contract Law (
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China’s July Goods and Services Trade Surplus Was RMB 619.8 Billion: Do Not Use It as a Customer Credit Signal
Information date: 29 August 2026. China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange reported on 28 August that July 2026 international trade in goods and services totalled RMB 5.1462 trillion. Exports were RMB 2.8830 tril
China M&A Comparison: Asset Deal, Equity Deal and Commercial Partnership
Information date: 28 August 2026. An asset purchase, equity acquisition and commercial partnership transfer different combinations of licences, contracts, staff, liabilities, tax and control. The fastest-looking structur
Government Support in China: A Resource Map for Eligibility and Applications
Information date: 27 August 2026. Government support should be treated as a documented programme with an issuing authority, eligibility period, application route, audit duties and payment condition. A park presentation o
China Investors Reading Germany’s 0.3% GDP Growth: Update the Customer Model, Not the Story
Information date: 26 August 2026. Germany's detailed second-quarter release revised quarter-on-quarter GDP growth to 0.3%, one tenth of a percentage point above the July flash estimate. Exports supported growth, while se
China Capital and Joint-Venture Funding Compared: Contributions, Shareholder Loans and Cash Control
Information date: 26 August 2026. Registered capital, paid-in contribution, shareholder lending and operating cash are not interchangeable. A China investment team should compare each funding route according to corporate
Foreign Investment in China in 2026: Read New-Entity and Capital-Flow Data Together
Information date: 21 August 2026. Recent official releases show two apparently different facts: China’s actual use of foreign investment declined in the first five months of 2026, while new foreign-invested entities and
How to Manage Current Account Forex in China: 2026 Guide
How to Manage Current Account Forex in China: 2026 Guide In 2026, China’s current account forex transactions are projected to exceed $6 trillion , dri
How to Hedge FX Risk in China: 2026 Forex Guide
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How to Settle Cross-Border RMB in China: 2026 Forex Guide
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Coworking Update: China’s Flexible Office Market Grows 25% in 2025 — Key Takeaways
China’s Flexible Office Market Grows 25% in 2025 — Key Takeaways for Foreign Firms China’s flexible office market grew 25% in 2025, reaching a total m
Property Update: China Relaxes Foreign Ownership Rules for Commercial Real Estate — Key Takeaways
China Relaxes Foreign Ownership Rules for Commercial Real Estate: Key Takeaways As of April 2025, foreign investors may now legally hold up to 100% eq
China Commercial Real Estate Update: Subsidized Rent in New Development Zones
Commercial Real Estate Update: Foreign Companies Eligible for Subsidized Rent in 30 New Zones — Key Takeaways China has expanded subsidized commercial
Health Insurance Update: Foreign Employees in China Get New International Plan Options — Key Takeaways
New International Health Insurance Options for Foreign Employees in China: 2025 Market Update Foreign employees in China now have access to 8 new inte
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Representative Office or WFOE: Use Activity, Revenue, Hiring, and Contract Tests Before Choosing
Information date: 29 August 2026. China’s official foreign investment guide describes a representative office as a non-legal-person office conducting non-profit activities connected with the foreign enterprise, such as m
Germany’s June Foreign Guest Nights Rose 1.6%: A China Travel-Sector Test
Information date: 28 August 2026. Germany recorded 7.7 million overnight stays by foreign guests in June 2026, up 1.6% year on year, while total stays fell 2.9%. China-facing travel businesses should not treat the foreig
China Joint Venture FAQ: Control, Capital, IP and Exit Before Signing
Information date: 28 August 2026. A China joint venture should be designed around business scope, capital, governance, intellectual property, related-party transactions, deadlock and exit. A local partner's network does
HICOOL 2026 in Beijing: An IP Preparation List for Foreign Startups
Information date: 27 August 2026. The EU IP Helpdesk is attending HICOOL 2026 at the China International Exhibition Center in Beijing's Shunyi district from 26 to 29 August. Foreign startups can use the event to test spe
China Market-Entry Decision Tool: Register, Use a Partner or Delay Fixed Commitments
Information date: 26 August 2026. A company should not register in China merely because a service package is available, nor avoid registration merely because setup takes work. The operating decision should follow custome
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China Entry Decision Tool: Employee, EOR or Local Entity?
Information date: 27 August 2026. Hiring an employee, using an employer-of-record service and forming a local entity solve different operating problems. The decision should follow duration, management control, regulated
China Company Registration Checklist: Name, Scope, Address, Capital and Legal Representative
Information date: 26 August 2026. Beijing's official investment service identifies core registration particulars for foreign-invested enterprises: name, entity type, business scope, registered address, capital and legal
China Startup Capital Calculator: Estimate Rent, Payroll, Account Delays and Cash Runway
Information date: 25 August 2026. A registered-capital figure does not, by itself, tell you whether a new Chinese operation can pay rent, staff, suppliers and compliance costs before its first customer payment. Official
Official China Market-Entry Resources: Registration, Customs Filing and Foreign-Exchange References
Information date: 25 August 2026. A dependable China market-entry research file does not begin with copied checklists or a consultant's promised approval. Official municipal investment guidance, local enterprise service
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.
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China Supplier Screening Tool: Match Customs Credit, Legal Entity, and Shipping Documents
Information date: 29 August 2026. China Customs’ enterprise-credit framework covers companies registered or filed with Customs and recognises certified enterprises as Authorised Economic Operators. That information can s
Germany’s July Fuel Prices Rose 23%: China Exporters Should Audit Delivery Quotes
Information date: 28 August 2026. German consumer fuel prices were 23.0% higher year on year in July 2026. China exporters can use the release as a prompt to audit German inland-delivery quotes, but not as a carrier-spec
China Logistics Guide: Importer, Incoterm, Warehouse and Delivery Evidence
Information date: 28 August 2026. A China logistics plan must connect seller, importer, customs declaration, Incoterm, transport provider, warehouse, delivery proof and exception owner. A door-to-door quote may hide rath
26 August Trade-Remedy Updates: A Product-by-Country File for China Exporters
Information date: 27 August 2026. China's trade-remedy portal listed several 26 August developments involving products including air conditioners, citric acid and textile-related materials. Exporters must match each noti
EU Product Identifiers Become Mandatory in November: What China-Based Export Suppliers Must Prepare
Information date: 25 August 2026. The European Commission states that product identifiers for affected low-value imported goods can be declared voluntarily from July 1, 2026 and become mandatory on November 1. China-base
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China’s Auto Powertrain Pivot: ¥85 Billion Bet on Hydrogen, E-Fuels, and Hybrids
China's auto industry is investing ¥85 billion in non-BEV powertrain R&D in 2026, betting on hydrogen fuel cells, synthetic e-fuels, and range-extended hybrids. Caixin reports MIIT is drafting a technology roadmap that formally recognizes these pathways alongside pure battery EVs.
China Stock Market Deleveraging Ends: 3 Entry Signals for Foreign Investors in August 2026
China's A-share market has completed its structural deleveraging with margin debt stabilizing at ¥1.52 trillion. The CSI 300 trades at 11.2x forward earnings — 17% below its 10-year average. Here are 3 signals for foreign investors evaluating China equity entry.
China’s Offshore Trust Crackdown: 4 Tax Compliance Moves for Foreign Investors in 2026
China's STA has issued new rules treating offshore trusts as controlled foreign structures when they hold PRC assets. Caixin reports 1,200+ trust arrangements flagged for review. Here are 4 compliance moves foreign investors must make before enforcement tightens in January 2027.
MiniMax Joins Stock Connect, Shares Jump 22.8%: What It Means for Foreign Investors in China AI
Chinese AI developer MiniMax joined the Stock Connect program and its shares jumped as much as 22.8%, pushing market cap back above HK$100 billion. This market intelligence briefing explains what the inclusion signals for foreign investors in China's AI sector.
Haidilao Takes on McDonald’s and KFC: 4 Strategic Moves for Foreign Food Brands
Haidilao is rolling out Fresh Burger at 18.9-41.9 yuan, taking on McDonald's and KFC in China's value-dining segment. This strategic guide explains what the launch means for foreign food and beverage brands and how to respond.
China’s July Bank Loans to Rebound: 3 Credit Signals for Foreign Borrowers
China's new yuan loans are forecast to rebound to 126 billion yuan (US$18.7 billion) in July from a rare year-ago contraction, but half of surveyed institutions expect below 100 billion yuan. This policy briefing explains what the credit data signals mean for foreign companies borrowing and operating in China.
