Judicial Interpretation II clarifies double wage rules in China, explaining liability, exemptions, and calculation.

Shanghai’s updated List of Overseas Professional Qualification Certificates refines the existing framework for foreigners’ qualification recognition in China, providing clearer rules and expanded ...

Guide to Accounting and Audit in China 2026 (4th Edition), the latest publication from China Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates, is out now and available for download through the Asia Briefing ...

China Briefing has developed into a premium source for insight on doing business in China. It publishes business news concerning foreign direct investment into China, including the most important tax, ...

China Briefing has developed into a premium source for insight on doing business in China. It publishes business news concerning foreign direct investment into China, including the most important tax, ...

The second edition of The Asia Manufacturing Index by Dezan Shira & Associates is now out. The 2025 index provides essential insights into Asia’s dynamic industrial landscape, ranking eleven countries ...

The Special Investor’s Resident Visa operates on a different foundation. It is granted to foreigners who invest a minimum of ...

How communication norms and the “yes culture” affect execution One phenomenon foreign managers frequently observe is that Indian employees may agree to requests or deadlines even if they perceive them ...

2025 is a pivotal year in China’s policy cycle, marking the close of the 14th Five-Year Plan and the lead-up to the 15th, which will chart the country’s course from 2026 to 2030. President Xi Jinping ...

China’s economy in Q3 2025 rose 4.8 percent year on year (1.1 percent quarter-on-quarter), keeping the “around 5 percent” annual target within reach, but marking the weakest pace in a year. High-tech ...

Note: Annual changes are in US dollar terms. From January to April, general trade (as opposed to processing trade) rose by 0.6 percent year-on-year and accounted for 64 percent of China’s total trade.