Other Briefings
The 2023 Xi-Biden Meeting: A Summary of the Discussions and Future Trends
The high-profile meeting between China’s President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden in underway. This Op-ed article from Chris Devonshire-Ellis discusses the underlying issues at stake.
China 2023 October Economic Roundup: Retail Sales and Factory Output Exceed Expectations
We break down key data points in the China October economic roundup released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The Chinese economy appears to have ‘bottomed out’ with several indicators outperforming growth expectations. Despite a contraction in export and investment data, there’s a silver lining in consumption and services.
Apostille Convention Officially Takes Effect in China on November 7
China’s accession to the Convention simplifies authentication procedures required to use foreign documents for administrative matters in China. The Apostille Convention officially took effect in China on November 7, 2023.
Company Supervisors in China – Obligations, Liabilities and Legal Requirements
Company supervisors play an important role in corporate governance in China and are a requirement for all almost all companies operating in the country.
China’s Outbound Investment: Recent Developments, Opportunities, and Challenges
China’s outbound investment has been on the rise in recent years, facing both opportunities and challenges. A measured approach is key to their success in the future.
Employees Leave Management in Guangdong: New Regulations
We address FAQs on the updated regulation on employees leave management in Guangdong, effective retrospectively from July 1, 2023.
The China Project Media Company Announces Closure
The China Project, a renowned English-language publication focused on China, has announced its closure, citing funding challenges as the primary reason for the decision.
China to Issue RMB 1 Trillion in Special Treasury Bonds to Local Governments in Q4 2023 and Q1 2024
The central government will issue RMB 1 trillion in special treasury bonds to local governments in Q4 2023 to help with disaster relief and reconstruction.
