Introduction: A New Front in the US-China Trade Dispute On October 14, 2025, China’s Ministry of Transport implemented a new “SpecialPort Service Fee” targeting vessels with links to the United States, opening a newfront in the ongoing trade dispute between the two economic superpowers. Themove, a direct retaliation against the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR)…
On October 17, 2025, Chinese regulators unveiled new rules governing thecertification of cross-border personal information transfers, signaling a significanttightening of the nation’s data export regime. This development, coupled with therecent publication of two landmark enforcement cases in September, underscores anew era of stringent data governance in China. For international law firms and theirclients, these changes…
Introduction: Comprehensive Export ControlModernization On October 1, 2025, China implemented a comprehensive overhaul of its exportcontrol regime, introducing enhanced licensing procedures, real-name tax reportingrequirements, and strengthened compliance obligations that fundamentally transformthe landscape for cross-border trade in controlled items. These reforms, developedthrough coordinated efforts by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), GeneralAdministration of Customs, and State Administration…
Introduction: A New Era in Global Talent Acquisition Effective October 1, 2025, China officially launched its groundbreaking “K Visa,” a strategic initiative designed to attract top-tier global talent in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. This new visa category marks a significant shift in China’s approach to international talent acquisition, notably by waiving the…
I. Introduction: A New Era of Maritime Scrutiny at Qingdao The global maritime industry finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with escalating concerns over safety, environmental protection, and the clandestine operations of vessels evading international sanctions. In a significant move poised to reshape global shipping dynamics, China’s Qingdao Port, one of the world’s busiest…
Title: China Amends Maritime Regulations, Empowering Countermeasures Against Discriminatory PracticesDate: 2025-10-04Author: Manus AI for LEXCHINA.orgImage: china_port.webp Introduction: A New Era in Maritime Governance In a significant move that reverberates across the global shipping industry, China announced on September 29, 2025, a pivotal amendment to its Regulations on International Maritime Transport. The revision, signed into effect…
Introduction In a move set to reshape the landscape of global trade, China has enacted a sweeping overhaul of its export compliance regulations, effective October 1, 2025. This comprehensive reform, underpinned by key policy documents including Announcement No. 8 and Announcement No. 17 of 2025, signals a definitive end to long-standing informal export practices and…
I. Introduction As China continues its dynamic evolution as a global economic powerhouse, its regulatory frameworks, particularly in taxation, are constantly being refined to foster a more robust and equitable business environment. A pivotal development in this ongoing refinement is the impending implementation of revised corporate income tax (CIT) prepayment procedures by the State Taxation…
Introduction: A New Era of Digitalization in Chinese Travel China is set to usher in a new era of digital transformation in its transportation sector, with a landmark policy mandating the full adoption of electronic invoices (e-invoices) for railway and civil aviation travel. Effective October 1, 2025, this move signifies a pivotal step in the…
Introduction China’s tourism sector, a vibrant and increasingly significant contributor to its national economy, has experienced a remarkable resurgence in the post-pandemic era. As domestic and international travel flourishes, the market’s rapid expansion has also brought to light various challenges, including issues of consumer rights infringement, unfair competition, and the emergence of complex new business…