China, Italy new tax treaty enters into force
The new income tax agreement between China and Italy was enacted on 19 February 2025. Signed on 23 March 2019, it replaces the 1986 treaty between China and Italy. The agreement aims to eliminate double taxation on income and prevent tax
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Belarus ratifies trade and investment agreement with China
Belarus' House of Representatives approved the ratification of a trade and investment agreement with China on 10 January 2025, following its submission by the Council of Ministers in December 2024. Originally signed in Minsk on 22 August 2024, the
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China retaliates with new tariffs, export restrictions, import ban on select US products
China's Ministry of Finance has released Tax Commission Announcement No. 2 of 2025 on 4 March detailing the implementation of additional tariffs on select US products. The additional measures include a 15% tariff on US imports of chicken, wheat,
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US raises tariffs on Chinese goods
US President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on 3 March 2025, increasing tariffs on Chinese products from 10% to 20%. The order amends previous actions targeting the synthetic opioid supply chain and cites China's insufficient efforts to curb
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US may suspend tax treaty with China under America First Policy
The US President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum on the "America First Investment Policy" on 21 February 2025. The policy seeks to boost foreign investment in the US to create jobs and grow the economy, especially from allies, while
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China revises tax residency certificate rules
China's State Administration of Taxation has released Announcement No. 4 of 2025 outlining revised rules and procedures for obtaining a "Certificate of Tax Residency" for enterprises and individuals. The Announcement No. 4 of 2025 will take
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China imposes retaliatory tariffs on select US imports
China’s Tariff Commission of the State Council has released the Announcement of CTC No.1 on 4 February 2025, announcing additional tariffs on certain US imports effective from 10 February 2025. China’s new tariffs on US imports include a 15%
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US postpones new tariffs on Canada, Mexico for 30 days
US President Donald Trump has agreed on Monday, 3 February 2025, to halt tariffs on Canada and Mexico for 30 days – which was set to take effect Tuesday, 4 February 2025 – after both countries pledged to step up efforts to stop illicit drugs and
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US President Donald Trump’s tariffs spark retaliation from Canada, Mexico, China, and Taiwan escalating trade wars
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Saturday, 1 February 2025, that the country will impose 25% tariffs on US goods, including orange juice, household appliances, and plastics, in response to US duties on Canadian imports. This
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China publishes 15th APA programme report
China’s State Taxation Administration (STA) has published its 15th annual report on the advance pricing agreement (APA) programme on 26 December 2024. The report provides comprehensive statistical insights into the implementation of the APA
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China enacts first VAT Law
The 13th Session of the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee has reviewed and approved the draft of the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Law of China. This legislation, which marks the introduction of China's first VAT Law, is set to take
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Argentina, China tax treaty enter into force
The income and capital tax treaty between Argentina and China came into force on 26 November 2024. This was confirmed in a notice published in the Argentine Official Gazette on 19 December 2024. This income tax treaty aims to eliminate double
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Italy ratifies new tax treaty with China
Italy has published Law No. 182 of November 18, 2024, in the Official Gazette on 3 December, 2024, ratifying the new tax treaty with China. The agreement aims for the elimination of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and the prevention
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Austria, China amending protocol to tax treaty enters into force
The amendment to the 1991 tax treaty between Austria and China came into force on 19 November 2024. The protocol, signed on 14 September 2023, introduces several updates to modernise the agreement and align it with global tax standards. The
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Brazil ratifies pending tax treaty protocol with China
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies (lower house of the National Congress) has ratified the pending protocol to the 1991 income tax treaty with China on 19 November 2024. The protocol has been submitted to the Senate for approval. Signed on 23 May
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China, Peru to hold second round of tax treaty talks
Officials from China and Peru will convene from 19 to 22 November 2024 for the second round of negotiations regarding an income tax treaty. This treaty seeks to prevent double taxation and tax evasion, promoting economic integration between the
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European Union imposes final countervailing duty on Chinese electric vehicle imports
The European Commission announced a definitive countervailing duty on imports of new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China. This decision was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) as the Commission Implementing
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China introduces water resource tax
China's Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Water Resources, and State Taxation Administration jointly issued Notice No. 28 of 2024 outlining the implementation of the water resource tax on 11 October 2024. Starting 1 December 2024, a pilot water
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