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February 20, 2025

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Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates.

CHINA EDITION

China’s Personal Information Protection Audit: Final Measures Effective May 1

China’s Cyberspace Administration has unveiled final measures mandating personal information protection audits. These new requirements, including less frequent audits and higher thresholds, offer an opportunity for businesses to strengthen compliance.

Navigating China’s Industry Priorities: Insights from 2024 Tax Cuts and Incentives

China’s RMB 2.63 trillion tax relief initiative in 2024 serves as a clear indicator of the country’s industry policy priorities, underscoring the government’s determination to support innovation-driven development and industrial upgrading.

Unlocking China’s New VAT Law: Key Changes, Business Impacts, and Compliance Tips

This article breaks down the key changes of China’s New Value-Added Tax (VAT) Law, their implications for businesses operating in China, and what enterprises should do to adapt to the evolving tax landscape.

Opportunities for China-Canada Trade Under Trump’s Tariffs

With a 25 percent additional tariff looming, Canadian products risk becoming less competitive in the US market. However, Canadian exporters may be able to offset the impact by expanding China-Canada trade, particularly in the agriculture and energy sectors.

China-Egypt Bilateral Trade and Investment Opportunities

The China-Egypt partnership is expected to expand beyond infrastructure into green energy and deeper financial collaboration, with Egypt exploring yuan-denominated bonds and China increasing its role in Egypt’s industrialization.

A Guide to Minimum Wages in China

This article offers a guide to minimum wages in the Chinese Mainland and discuss how labor costs are affected by changes to the minimum wage levels. The data is current as of February 18, 2025.

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