Tag: News
China Clears Mobile AI Models, Opening Path for Apple Intelligence via Alibaba
Regulators approved the first mobile-focused generative AI models on July 16, ending an 11-month lockout. Temasek added $7.7B in China exposure. Here's the market-access template for foreign AI.
China H1 2026 Economy: 4.7% Growth and Market Entry Implications
Nominal GDP outpaced real growth for the first time since 2023, industrial output beat forecasts, and retail sales rebounded — what the data means for your China market-entry plan.
PBOC Deepens Offshore Yuan Push: New Swap Lines, Bond Issuance for Foreign Companies
The PBOC outlined expanded swap lines, regular offshore bill issuance, and sovereign bond support on July 16 — here's what it means for your China treasury and FX strategy.
Hilton Launches Tempo Brand in China as Travel Demand Surges
Hilton brings its Tempo lifestyle brand to China with 1,080 outlets now operating — more than 7x its 2018 count — signaling confidence in China's domestic tourism growth trajectory.
Shenzhen Qianhai Expands Preferential IIT and CIT
Qianhai Cooperation Zone expands 15% CIT and Hong Kong resident IIT exemption to its full 120.56 sq km area — a 40% tax cut for foreign firms in Shenzhen's premier business zone.
Tianjin FTZ Releases China’s First Negative List for Cross-Border Data Transfer
Tianjin FTZ publishes China's first data Negative List, specifying which data types require CAC security review — a breakthrough for foreign companies navigating cross-border data compliance.