Other Briefings
What to Know Before Quitting Your Job in China – Guide for Foreign Employees
We explain the various procedures foreign workers need to complete before terminating employment in China.
Developing the Silver Economy – New Proposals to Cultivate China’s Elder Care Industry
New opinions seek to develop China’s silver economy by improving social infrastructure, encouraging private sector participation, and strengthening government support for the industry.
China Removes All Safeguard Duties on New Zealand’s Dairy Products
Starting January 1, 2024, New Zealand’s dairy products gained duty-free access to China, marking the culmination of strategic tariff removal outlined in the China-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.
China to Grant Ireland Unilateral Visa-Free Treatment, Deepening Bilateral Ties
On January 17, 2024, China announced the implementation of a unilateral visa-free policy for citizens of Ireland. The news came in the wake of Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s bilateral meeting with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, and a reception hosted by Irish President Michael D. Higgins, signaling a further deepening in the diplomatic relations between the two nations.
GDP Expands 5.2% in 2023 – Analyzing China’s Key Economic Indicators
China’s GDP in 2023 beat targets thanks to strong performance in industrial and service sectors. We look at China’s 2023 economic indicators and discuss the country’s economic trajectory.
China‘s GDP Expanded by 5.2% in 2023: NBS
China’s gross domestic product expanded by 5.2 percent in 2023 while the population decreased 2.08 million as compared to last year.
China Extends Unilateral Visa-Free Policy to Switzerland, Announces FTA Upgrade
China announced unilateral visa-free access for Swiss citizens and the initiation of an FTA upgrade, highlighting strengthened diplomatic ties and economic collaboration between the two nations amid geopolitical complexities.
China’s 2024 Catalogue for Guiding Industry Restructuring
The 2024 Catalogue for Guiding Industry Restructuring, announced by China’s NDRC, marks a strategic shift by focusing on high-tech industries and environmental priorities. Businesses are urged to grasp the dual emphasis, align with evolving policies, and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the dynamic economic landscape.
