European Commission launches expiry review of anti-dumping duties on import of Chinese ironing boards
The European Commission published the Notice of initiation of an expiry review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of ironing boards originating in the People's Republic of China (the Notice) in the Official Journal of the European
See MoreEuropean Commission to end anti-subsidy measures on woven, glass fibre fabrics imports from China, Egypt
The European Commission (EC) issued the Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-subsidy measures in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) on 17 September 2024 concerning the woven and stitched glass fibre fabrics imports from
See MoreChina extends import duty exemption to African nations
Following a meeting by leaders from China and Africa at the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) on 15 September 2024, China announced it will eliminate import duties on products from the 33 least developed African
See MoreItaly reapproves tax treaty with China
The Italian Senate reapproved the law to ratify the pending tax treaty with China on 11 September 2024. First approved in 2020, this law required reapproval after a new government came into power in 2022. The income tax treaty between Italy and
See MoreEU launches anti-dumping probe on Chinese bicycle imports
The European Commission is set to launch an anti-dumping investigation into bicycle imports from China. This inquiry stems from a complaint filed by the European Bicycle Manufacturers Association (EBMA) on 24 May 2024. The complaint alleges that
See MoreEuropean Commission launches anti-dumping probe on Chinese steel track shoe imports
The European Commission is set to launch an anti-dumping investigation into steel track shoe imports from China. The Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of steel track shoes originating in the People's Republic of
See MoreBelarus, China sign FTA
Belarus and China have signed a free trade agreement – strengthening cooperation in a range of sectors including trade, security, energy and finance, in services and investments – on 22 August 2024. China is Belarus's second-largest trading
See MoreIMF Report Looks at China’s Economy
On 2 August 2024 the IMF released a report following consultations with China under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The report notes that China’s economy has remained resilient even though there is continuing weakness in the
See MoreIMF Looks at the Contribution of China’s Service Sector to Economic Growth
An IMF country focus published on 2 August 2024 noted that reforms to further open China’s service sector can promote sustainable growth and help create jobs. The report notes that China’s growth has been rapid in recent decades and will remain
See MoreMacau approves tax information exchange deal with China
Macau issued Chief Executive Order No. 39/2024 in the Official Gazette on 22 July, 2024, authorising the automatic exchange of tax information on financial accounts with Mainland China. This Order, "Agreement on the Automatic Exchange of Fiscal
See MoreChina, Peru advances tax treaty negotiations
The Peruvian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce announced that China and Peru have completed the first round of negotiations for an income tax treaty on 31 May, 2024. This treaty aims to avoid double taxation and prevent tax evasion, enhancing economic
See MoreAustralia publishes synthesised text of tax treaty with China regarding BEPS MLI
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released the synthesised text of the tax treaty with China, providing clarifications regarding the impact of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and
See MoreChina extends 15% tax rate to encourage pollution control
On 24 August 2023, China's Ministry of Finance, State Administration of Taxation, National Development and Reform Commission, and Ministry of Ecology and Environment have collaboratively issued Announcement No. 38 of 2023. According to this
See MoreChina launches online international tax services for non-resident entities
On 10 April 2023, China's State Taxation Administration made an announcement regarding the nationwide launch of an online cross-border tax service for non-resident enterprises. This service allows overseas companies to conveniently pay their taxes
See MoreChina declares tax incentives for small businesses
On 24 March 2023, during an executive State Council meeting led by Premier Li Qiang, the State Council of China made an important announcement regarding the extension of supportive tax and fee policies. This includes the highly anticipated renewal
See MoreChina: BEPS MLI in Force
On 1 September 2022, the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) entered into force for China. With regard to the double taxation agreements between China and other
See MoreBRICS Summit Declaration Notes Progress on Tax and Customs Cooperation
Following the virtual BRICS summit held on 23 June 2022, the Beijing Declaration emphasised the need to cooperate to promote economic recovery. The BRICS group of emerging powers – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – has
See MoreChina deposits BEPS MLI ratification instrument
On 25 May 2022, China has deposited its instrument of approval for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS Convention). China's instrument of approval also covers Hong
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