Other Briefings
New Guidelines for Personal Information Protection Audits – Clarifying Requirements and Processes
The new guidelines clarify requirements and processes for conducting personal information protection audits, compulsory for companies processing high volumes of personal information as of May 1, 2025.
China’s Population Decline – The Impact on Business, the Economy, and Labor Markets
China’s shrinking population is a pressing concern for businesses and policymakers alike, but long-term planning and leveraging on new opportunities can mitigate the potential impacts.
China’s Economy in May 2025: Cooling Industrial Output, Resilient Consumption
China’s May 2025 economic data highlight resilient domestic consumption and strategic trade diversification as key stabilizers amid a slowing industrial sector.
China-India Economic Ties: Trade, Investment, and Opportunities
China-India bilateral trade reached US$138.48 billion in 2024, allowing China to reclaim its position as India’s largest trading partner after a two-year gap.
Hong Kong’s First Comprehensive Cybersecurity Law: Key Requirements for Businesses
A new landmark piece of legislation seeks to to protect essential services in Hong Kong from cyber threats by requiring operators of critical infrastructure to implement robust cybersecurity measures.
Transfer Pricing Documentation in China: Common Pitfalls and Best Practices
With completion deadlines approaching, this article identifies common mistakes in preparing local files and special issue files and offers guidance to ensure compliance.
China Transfer Pricing Documentation Deadline: Prepare Local File and Special Issue File by June 30
As the June 30 deadline approaches, companies in China must ensure they have prepared the required local file and special issue file for 2024 related party transactions.
China’s January-April 2025 FDI Data: Trends, Sectoral and Regional Analysis
We analyze China’s foreign direct investment (FDI) performance in January–April 2025, with underlying trends and sectoral highlights.
