Other Briefings
China’s Central Economic Work Conference Outlines Key Priorities for 2024
China’s 2023 Central Economic Work Conference emphasized the importance of striking a balance between the pace and quality of development while providing an inside perspective on key economic priorities for the year 2024.
China Industries to Watch in 2024
We spotlight key China industries to watch for in 2024 in terms of enabling government policies, technology transformation, and market prospects.
China’s Economy in 2023 – A Year of Growth and Recovery
China’s 2023 economy is set to beat targets after a year of robust GDP growth unleashed by the lifting of COVID-19 restricitions.
How China is Adapting to the World Bank’s B-READY Business Environment Benchmark
China is preparing for the World Bank’s new Business Ready (“B-READY”) ease of doing business report. Big cities include Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen have released a range of policy measures in 2023 to improve the business and investment environment for both foreign and domestic companies.
2023 Chinese Visa Application Guidelines
From January 8, 2023, China resumed the issuance of passports for Chinese citizens, ordinary visas and residence permits for foreigners, as well as tourist visa exemption for short-term travelers.
UK 2023 Investments into China – Data Analysis on Deals, Values, M&A and Investments
2023’s UK-China investments can be indicative of 2024’s UK investment trends By Chris Devonshire-Ellis & Henry Tillman With a reshuffle in the British Government and ex-Prime Minister – and generally pro-China politician David Cameron now as the UK’s Foreign Minister, there have been early signs of a potential mild rapprochement in the British governments […]
US 2023 Foreign Investment into China – Data Analysis on Deals, Values, M&A and Investments
Despite Washington’s negative focus towards Beijing, numerous Chinese industrial sectors are attracting significant US investments. We analyze what’s going on, and where.
Beijing’s New Plan to Boost the Service Industry and Attract Foreign Investment
A new plan to boost the Beijing service sector seeks to expand market access for foreign companies and enhance the city’s business environment.
