Tag: Comparison
Electronics Overtakes Real Estate as China’s Largest Stock Sector: AI Frenzy Drives $14B State Fund
Electronics overtook real estate and banking to become China’s largest stock sector by market cap. A $14 billion state tech fund and a robotics IPO approval underscore the depth of the shift for foreign investors.
Hong Kong Signs 4 New Tax Treaties in 2026: DTA Network Hits 58
Hong Kong signed new double tax agreements with Türkiye, Kyrgyz Republic, Barbados, and Cyprus in 2026. Here’s how the 58-treaty network benefits foreign businesses structuring China market entry through Hong Kong.
FTZs Pilot New Cross-Border Data Rules: Lingang Whitelists and Tianjin’s Negative List
Shanghai Lingang and Tianjin FTZ are piloting two contrasting approaches to cross-border data transfer — whitelists vs. negative lists. Here’s what foreign companies need to know about the compliance shortcuts available in China’s free trade zones.
Shenzhen’s Qianhai Zone Expands Tax Incentives for Foreign Talent and Companies
Qianhai Cooperation Zone has expanded its 15% CIT rate to all 120.56 sq km and exempts Hong Kong residents from mainland IIT beyond HK tax rates. Here's a practical guide to qualifying and what you save.
State Council Backs AI Computing Clusters, New Foreign Trade Measures
China's State Council pledged support for ultra-large-scale AI computing infrastructure and foreign trade facilitation at a July 1 executive meeting. Here's what the new policy pledges mean for foreign businesses in China's tech and trade sectors.
Supermarkets in China Hawk Own-Brand Goods: What Foreign Brands Need to Know
From Walmart to Yonghui, Chinese retailers are developing private-label products at record pace. We analyze how this trend reshapes the competitive landscape for foreign consumer brands entering China.