Institute for China Studies

Find the program that suits your needs

Gain expert insights and practical skills in a focused, interactive session designed to accelerate your professional growth.

Develop new skills and expand your toolset that can be directly applied in your professional working environment.

Gain new knowledge and in-depth insights which will support you in making better informed business decisions.

Executive Coaching

Sharpen your leadership edge and elevate your impact by refining your strategy, decision-making, and cultivating your executive presence.

Our Experience

We provide international business-oriented students, working professionals and business executives with the essential knowledge and understanding required to make better-informed business decisions related to business in and with China, delivered via online learning, via public and in-company trainings.

Via our programs & courses, publications, business guides, and handbooks we aim to provide insights on how the latest developments shape China’s business landscape and influence international business. 

Our Latest Publications

We frequently release new publications, including business guides and handbooks in which we focus on the latest developments in China’s business landscape. Our focus areas are business and entrepreneurship, commerce and trade, investment, legal, regulatory and compliance matters, finance and tax, human resources, business analysis, and sales and business development.

Our Latest China Insights

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  • Business & Entrepreneurship
  • Economy & Trade
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Foreign Investment
  • Human Resources
  • Sustainability
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Introduction to China’s One-Time Entrepreneurship Subsidies

Entrepreneurship continues to play a critical role in stabilizing employment and driving economic growth in China. To support new business owners and reduce financial pressures ...
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Digital Credit Labels: Building Trust in China’s Smart Economy

The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has introduced a major policy shift with the release of the Guiding Opinions on Accelerating the Digital Development ...
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Strengthening Carbon Measurement Standards in China’s Key Emission Units

China has taken a significant step toward achieving its carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) recently issued the ...
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China Introduces New Energy Planning Management Measures to Strengthen Strategic Governance

China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Energy Administration (NEA) have jointly issued the Energy Planning Management Measures (“the Measures”) ...
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China Implements New Measures for Compulsory Company Deregistration

On October 10, 2025, China officially implemented the Implementation Measures for the Compulsory Cancellation of Company Registration System (“the Measures”) ...
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China Launches National Pilot to Drive Innovation in Consumption Formats and Expand Domestic Demand

China is taking another step to boost domestic consumption and stimulate economic vitality through innovation. The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Commerce have ...

News & Press

ICS Joined The Conversation On Bluesky

We’re live on Bluesky! The Institute for China Studies has officially joined the conversation on Bluesky. Follow us for fresh perspectives on China’s economy, business ...

Meet Us At The 2025 Sino-Benelux Career Fair

Will you be our new colleague? We’re looking for passionate adjunct professors, lecturers, and expert contributors with proven China experience in teaching and business to ...

Masterclass “Getting China Right” Provides Balanced Perspectives

Yesterday Dr. Richard van Ostende had the pleasure to speak with a group of Dutch mechanical engineering students who visited China for the fist time. ...

Contact

Do you have questions about a course you would like to follow? Or do you need help finding the course that suits you best? Our study advisors are looking forward to help you. You can also request a free study consultation on a day and time of your choice.