On August 22, 2025, China’s Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation jointly issued a new announcement clarifying and refining the country’s value-added tax (VAT) rebate policy. …
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On August 20, 2025, the Ministry of Finance released its Guiding Opinions on Regulating the Construction and Operation of Government-Private Partnership (PPP) Stock Projects …
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On August 12, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) outlined the details of the newly issued Implementation Plan for the Loan Discount Policy for Service Industry Operators (Caijin [2025] No. 81) …
On 1 August 2025, the State Administration of Taxation (SAT) issued the Announcement on Matters Relating to the Tax Credit Policy for Direct Investment by Foreign Investors with Distributed Profits (No. 18 of 2025) …
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China has introduced the “Regulations on the Submission of Tax-Related Information by Internet Platform Enterprises”, accompanied by a detailed implementation Announcement. Together, these measures mark a significant step toward strengthening oversight of the platform economy, curbing disorderly competition, and safeguarding taxpayer rights.
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China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has introduced new policies aimed at refining the country’s price governance system. The recently issued “Opinions on Improving the Price Governance Mechanism” outlines strategies to enhance market-driven pricing while maintaining effective government oversight. As a key aspect of macroeconomic management, these reforms seek to improve market efficiency, stabilize
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On 28 March 2025 the General Office of the State Council introduced the “Guiding Opinions on Establishing and Improving the Long-term Supervision Mechanism for Enterprise-related Charges” (“Guiding Opinions”). This policy framework aims to standardize and enhance the supervision of enterprise-related charges, marking a crucial shift in regulatory oversight. By introducing a comprehensive directory listing system,
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On 21 March 2025, the General Office of the CPC Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council introduced China’s latest directive on the Social Credit System (SCS). The policy expands the role of creditworthiness across government institutions, businesses, social organizations, and individuals. As China continues its economic reforms, the SCS aims to
Tax data serves as a crucial economic indicator, providing real-time insights into business activity, investment patterns, and consumer behavior. 2025 Q1 tax figures from China reveal several noteworthy economic trends, underscoring the country’s progress in high-tech innovation, green energy transformation, and service consumption growth. The data also highlights significant advancements in tax-related reforms, improving both
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