We are seeking seasoned business professionals to join our academic programs as Expert Contributors. Unlike traditional lecturers or academics, Expert Contributors serve as real-world voices from the field by sharing practical insights, case …
Early October, the General Office of the State Council has issued the Measures for the Administration of Electronic Seals (hereinafter referred to as the Measures), establishing a unified national framework for the management, production, and use of electronic seals …
Interpretation of the Measures for the Administration of Electronic Seals Read More »
China’s manufacturing industry is entering a new phase of transformation, marked by the deep integration of advanced manufacturing with modern services. The Implementation Plan for Further Promoting the Innovation and Development of Service-Oriented Manufacturing (2025–2028), jointly issued by seven key ministries and national bodies …
We are excited to announce that Dr. Richard van Ostende will deliver a keynote speech titled “Attracting FDI, from trade to permanent representation” at the 2025 CIIE (Yangling) Foreign-Invested Enterprises Cooperation Forum …
China’s Cyberspace Administration and the State Administration for Market Regulation have jointly issued the Measures for the Certification of Cross-Border Personal Information Export. This new regulatory framework establishes a standardized system for the certification of personal information transfers beyond China’s borders …
China Strengthens Compliance in Cross-Border Data Flows Read More »
The 2025 Financial Street Forum Annual Conference, held in Beijing on October 27, brought together senior officials from China’s main financial regulatory institutions, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), the State Administration of Financial Regulation (SAFR), and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) …
Key Policy Updates Announced at the 2025 Financial Street Forum Read More »
On October 28, 2025, the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) entered a new phase of economic cooperation with the signing of the Version 3.0 Upgrade Protocol in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The agreement …
China and ASEAN Sign the Free Trade Area Version 3.0 Upgrade Protocol Read More »
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 trends, and global affairs, plus behind-the-scenes …
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 join our growing academic community. …
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. As they traveled across China for a week visiting multiple cities, universities, the Netherlands Embassy, and Chinese and foreign-invested companies, they gained many new experiences along the way …
Masterclass “Getting China Right” Provides Balanced Perspectives Read More »
