FEBRUARY 2026 EDITION

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China tightens hold on rare earth metals to counter US supply chain push

China softens stance on EV makers negotiating with EU individually

Foreign cars flow to Russia through China, skirting Ukraine war sanctions

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China warns Panama as Hong Kong firm contests ruling on canal ports

COVID-Level Congestion Returns at Major China Ports Ahead of Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year 2026: Rethinking Supply Chain Strategy in a Volatile Trade Environment

2026 Logistics Alert: Full-Timetable China-Europe Express Expands to 17 Routes

A New Milestone in China’s Rule-Based Opening-Up and Trade-Related IP Governance-A Brief Analysis on 2025 Revision of China’s Foreign Trade Law

China up the value chain and deeper into export markets

Hong Kong: Trade and investment factsheet

Shenzhen's expanding foreign trade diversification


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China Issues New Measures on M&A Loans

Key Changes in the New Implementation Regulations of the China Value-Added Tax Law

China: Tax updates – VAT Law Implementation Rules

Hong Kong’s Evolving Double Tax Agreement (DTA) Network 2026

China Tightens Sanctions and Trade Restrictions Amid US-China Trade Ceasefire

Hong Kong: Consultation on expanding intellectual property tax deductions launched

China Accounting Alert

China’s new trademark use standards: Practical guidance for brand owners

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China Overcapacities Monitor

China’s Industries to Watch in 2026

China charts a new course for economic stability

China’s ISSB-aligned reporting rules ‘go beyond many global standards’, say experts

The World Needs China’s Climate Technology. That’s the Dilemma

China's manufacturing activity expands in January even as cost pressures intensify

Hong Kong issues Code of Practice under the Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Ordinance

Proposal of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party on Drawing Up the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development


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China Exit Bans for Foreign Executives: The Commercial Dispute Risk Nobody Plans For

China Enforces Higher Salary Thresholds for A/B Work Permits

China: Location-Specific Wage Standards May Result in Increased Wage Requirements for Some Employees

China: Compliance Required for Layoff due to AI Replacement

China Employment Termination Today: Reinstatement Risk and What Employers Should Do

2025 Year in Review / 2026 Look Forward – Hong Kong Employment Law

Hong Kong: What is Continuous Contract? What is the new requirement ("468 Rule") which will take effect from 18 Jan 2026?

China Issues New Judicial Interpretation on Labor Disputes to Further Unify Adjudication Standards

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