This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on May 21, 2025. Most recently, US and China agreed to cut reciprocal tariff rates to 10 percent for a period of 90 days; US reduced de minimis tariff rates but costs remain high for small parcels.
This June 2025 China Monthly Tax Brief covers a new tax credit for overseas reinvestment, Company Law financial clarifications, launch of the GBA IIT subsidy in Shenzhen, new reporting rules for platforms, and R&D super deduction in July filings.
Amendments to the legislation strengthen trademark and trade secret protections while tightening regulations on fraudulent marketing practices.
This article looks at all of the China visa-free policies that are currently in place. Most recently on May 15, China expands its 30-day unilateral visa-free policy to five South American countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay.
Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
Vietnam’s revised Law on Product and Goods Quality, effective January 2026, introduces digital passports, stricter e-commerce oversight, and risk-based inspections to enhance product traceability and compliance.
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