With Donald Trump and Elon Musk targeting USAID and the UK pledging just 0.3% of GNI for aid, China stands at a crossroads. This article examines the shifting dynamics of aid, power, and relations among the three nations The United States’ decision to shutter the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United Kingdom’s commitment to reduce foreign aid to 0.3% of gross national income (GNI) represent a significant… …
As China enters a new era of economic moderation, the rules of brand marketing in the world’s second-largest consumer market are rapidly evolving. Totem’s 2025 China Marketing and Media Trends report, published in December 2024 in partnership with Campaign Asia, provides a timely and nuanced view of these shifts. Based on a survey of 95 marketing leaders, the report captures the current mood and the strategic recalibrations underway. This article …
Established in April 2015, the Guangdong Free Trade Zone (GFTZ) stands as a pivotal component of China’s economic reform agenda. Comprising three distinct sub-zones – Nansha in Guangzhou, Qianhai and Shekou in Shenzhen, and Hengqin in Zhuhai – the GFTZ serves as a testing ground for policies aimed at liberalising trade, attracting foreign investment, and maximising the potential of the Greater Bay Area (GBA). Strategic positioning and objectives of Guangdong… …
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China’s rare earths export controls on seven critical elements have jolted global supply chains, marking a bold escalation in its trade standoff with President Trump and the United States Announced on 4 April 2025, China’s move to restrict rare earths came as a direct counter to US President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs, unveiled just days earlier, which slapped a 50% levy on Chinese imports. Beijing’s response targets samarium, gadolinium, terbium,… …
As China continues to grow as a significant global economic force, the country’s cybersecurity and data privacy laws mean that UK businesses exploring opportunities in this expansive market face an increasingly complex regulatory environment surrounding cybersecurity and data protection. Recent legislative developments have introduced stringent requirements, making it crucial for businesses to understand and proactively comply with these evolving regulations. For tech companies, especially, where a strong digital foundation is… …
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What do foreign enterprises need to know about the new changes to China’s VAT law? This article from Hawksford offers a quick guide As of the end of 2024, China elevated 14 out of 18 tax categories from administrative regulations to formal laws, marking a milestone in aligning domestic practices with international standards. Central to this transformation is the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Law, which represents China’s largest tax category and …
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Global health innovation and how the UK and China can work together to “prevent, optimise and thrive” was the focus of a panel at the UK-China Business Forum 2025 that explored the shift in healthcare from a focus on curing illness to preventative care and health optimisation As the NHS embraces social prescribing and China advances the “Healthy China 2030” strategy, the panel examined innovations in preventative care, digital health, …
Nestled in the heart of Shanghai, the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) is more than just a business school; it’s a gateway between East and West, equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills to navigate a rapidly changing global economy Founded in 1994 through a partnership between the Chinese government and the European Union, CEIBS has grown into one of the world’s leading business schools, shaping the future of …
Experts say the green sovereign bonds will attract international investment in China’s green transition, bringing private funding and boosting international climate cooperation, writes Jiang Mengnan for Dialogue Earth On 2 April, China’s Ministry of Finance debuted its first ever green sovereign bonds on the London Stock Exchange. The money raised will go towards projects in China in sectors such as clean transportation, marine conservation and recycling. The event makes China …