Dr. Richard van Ostende to provide Masterclass on Foreign Direct Investment, Labor Law, and Tax
We are proud to share that Dr. Richard van Ostende will be speaking at the upcoming Masterclass on Foreign …
China Refines VAT Rebate Policy to Ease Pressure on Enterprises and Improve Accuracy
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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Standardizing PPP Stock Projects: Balancing Efficiency, Risk, and Public Value
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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China Introduces Loan Discount Policy to Strengthen Service Industry and Boost Consumption
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) …
China Clarifies Tax Credit Policy for Foreign Investors Reinvesting Distributed Profits
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’s New Regulations on Tax-Related Information Reporting for Platform Enterprises
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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Institute for China Studies enters into partnership with Studyportals
We are pleased to announce that the Institute for China Studies has entered into a partnership with Studyportals …
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China’s Price Reform: Implications for Businesses and Consumers
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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China Implements Standardization of Enterprise-Related Charges
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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China’s Updates its Social Credit System
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