China: Instant tax refunds boost tourist spending
China's instant tax refunding service for overseas visitors, launched in April 2025, has significantly boosted inbound consumption with the rapid growth of business volume. Over the past year, the number of travelers applying for instant tax
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US, China explore managed trade framework to ease tariff tensions
The US and China are moving toward a new approach in their trade relationship, with both nations expected to identify approximately USD 30 billion worth of goods for potential tariff reductions. A new pragmatic strategy US Trade Representative
See MoreEU faces Chinese WTO challenge over EV tariffs, USTR announces similar measures
According to a post by the United States Trade Representative (USTR), China initiated formal proceedings at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on 4 November 2024, challenging the European Union's imposition of definitive countervailing duties on
See MoreChina expands economic security powers with new supply chain regulations
China has introduced sweeping regulations to bolster its economic defences and counter what it views as foreign overreach, marking a significant escalation in tools available for US-China competition. New supply chain controls target foreign
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Trump Administration’s trade strategy marks shift in US approach to China
President Donald Trump's upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on 14-15 May 2026 is expected to introduce a fundamental change in how the US manages its economic relationship with China. The proposed Board of Trade
See MoreChina sets 0% tariffs on imports from Canada, 20 African countries
China introduced 0% tariffs on imports from 20 African countries for two years, from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028, under Customs Tariff Commission Announcement No. 5 of 2026. The countries include Algeria, Botswana, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Republic
See MoreChina issues global minimum tax guidance for Chinese MNEs in Denmark, Ireland, UAE
China's State Taxation Administration (STA) has published comprehensive guidance to help Chinese companies navigate global minimum tax (GMT) rules in Denmark, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) despite not adopting these rules
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Russia, China sign tax cooperation memorandumÂ
Russia's Federal Tax Service announced on 21 April 2026 that Russia and China have formalised their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Daniil Egorov, Head of Russia's Federal Tax Service, and Hu Jinglin, Head of China's
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Norway: Parliament approves new income tax treaty with China
The Norwegian parliament (Storting) approved a new income tax treaty with China on 21 April 2026. The agreement aims to prevent double taxation on income and curb tax evasion between Norway and China. Signed on 12 May 2023, it will replace the
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China, Vietnam sign customs cooperation agreement
China and Vietnam signed an Agreement on Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters on 15 April 2026, alongside several other bilateral cooperation agreements. According to Xinhua News Agency, the agreements were
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Japan, France strengthen rare earth supply ties to cut dependence on China
Japan and France have agreed to boost cooperation on rare earth supply chains to reduce reliance on China. The announcement came during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Japan for talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Under the
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IMF Country Focus: How China’s Economy Can Achieve Consumption-led Growth
On 18 February 2026 an IMF country focus with the title How China’s Economy Can Pivot to Consumption-led Growth, written by D. Garcia-Macia, S. Jain-Chandra, S. Kothari and Y. Xu, looked at way in which China could stimulate domestic
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US, China and other governments urge Ghana to reconsider gold royalty increase
China, the US, and several Western governments are urging Ghana to halt plans to raise gold royalties, sources say. Ghana aims to replace its fixed 5% royalty with a 5–12% sliding scale linked to gold prices, seeking higher revenue from rising
See MoreIMF Recommends Tax and Social Security Reforms in China
On 18 February 2026 an IMF Country Focus was published, generally based on the report issued by the IMF following consultations with China under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. China’s economy has remained resilient through
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EU imposes tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles
The European Commission has implemented additional import duties on electric vehicles manufactured in China, with rates varying significantly by manufacturer. These charges come on top of the EU's standard 10% import duty on cars. Chinese EV
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US issues new tax rules to limit Chinese clean energy components
The US Treasury Department released interim guidelines on 12 February 2026 addressing how companies can qualify for clean energy tax credits while restricting reliance on Chinese-made equipment under President Donald Trump's tax legislation. The
See MoreChina issues interim framework for tax deductions on capital assets
China’s Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration have issued Announcement No. 15 of 2026 on 30 January 2026, in which it issued provisional rules clarifying the deduction of input VAT on long-term assets, with a particular focus
See MoreEU raises tariffs on Chinese ceramics to combat unfair trade
The EU has dramatically increased import duties on Chinese ceramic tableware and kitchenware to 79%, replacing the previous range of 13.1% to 36.1% that had been in effect since 2013. The European Commission justified the steep increase by citing
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