China’s comprehensive 10-point monetary policy package, unveiled in May 2025, aims to stabilise financial markets and spur economic growth, offering new prospects for British businesses in a dynamic yet challenging landscape.
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China’s updated 2025 Negative List for Market Access eases restrictions for British investors, opening doors in healthcare, education, and cultural sectors while introducing new oversight for tech industries.
China’s economic reforms have opened new doors for foreign investors, but restrictions remain in key sectors. Understanding the 2024 Negative List and regulatory nuances is crucial for British businesses eyeing the world’s second-largest market. China’s economic allure, with a projected GDP growth of around 5% for 2025, continues to draw global investors, including British firms seeking to tap its vast consumer base and innovation-driven markets. However, the country’s foreign investment… …
Despite escalating trade tensions between the United States and China, Chinese e-commerce apps like Taobao and DHgate have experienced a remarkable surge in global popularity. This trend underscores the complex interplay between consumer behaviour, social media influence, and international trade policies. In April 2025, Chinese e-commerce platform Taobao, operated by Alibaba, catapulted from 47th to 5th place among free apps on the US Apple App Store. Similarly, DHgate, a platform… …
As Trump’s tariff-based trade war with China continues, which Chinese cities are the most exposed? So far, coastal and border Chinese cities seem the most vulnerable to tariff risks, while inland provinces are emerging as resilient trade nodes As global trade frictions resurface, particularly with renewed threats of tariff escalation targeting Chinese exports, understanding the regional distribution of trade reliance across China becomes increasingly important. While China’s national export performance… …
China’s technology and electronics industry is a dynamo of innovation, manufacturing, and digital transformation that shapes markets and economies worldwide For British businesses eyeing opportunities in this vibrant sector, understanding its scale, key players, and strategic undercurrents is not just useful, it’s essential. From the sprawling factories of Shenzhen to the R&D labs of Beijing, this industry is a complex tapestry of ambition, policy, and relentless growth. Here, we unpack… …
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… …
China’s instant VAT refund policy for foreign tourists is a strategic move to invigorate the country’s tourism and retail sectors Effective since 8 April 2025, China’s instant VAT refund initiative allows eligible international visitors to receive VAT refunds directly at the point of purchase, as opposed to claiming refunds upon departure. The policy, which was piloted in major tourist destinations like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, has now been expanded across… …
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… …
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… …