Your Guide to Chinese Business Policy

Navigate China's Business Landscape with Confidence

Plain-English summaries of Chinese investment policies, interactive market-entry tools, and real-time regulatory insights for foreign investors and business leaders.

📈 Updated regularly
🛡️ Official sources only
📊 30 policies summarized
Policy Intelligence

Featured Policy Summaries

Stay ahead of regulatory changes that affect your business in China — distilled into clear, actionable summaries.

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2026 Negative List: Service Sector Liberalization

China plans to release the 2026 Negative List for Foreign Investment, further opening service sectors including telecommunications, healthcare, and education to foreign participation. This follows the full opening of the manufacturing sector in 2024 and represents the next major milestone in China's investment liberalization roadmap.

June 1, 2026
Trade Active Policy

China-EU Comprehensive Agreement on Investment — 2026 Implementation Milestones

Following renewed diplomatic engagement, China and the EU agreed on implementation milestones for key provisions of the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) through 2026. While full ratification remains pending, both sides committed to voluntary implementation of market access and sustainable development provisions.

June 1, 2026
Trade Active Policy

China Carbon Market Expansion to Foreign Participants (2026)

China's national carbon emissions trading market was expanded in May 2026 to include eight new industrial sectors and, for the first time, allow qualified foreign institutional investors to participate in carbon credit trading. This opens new opportunities for foreign financial institutions and creates compliance obligations for foreign manufacturers.

May 1, 2026
Incentives Active Policy

Hainan FTP — Zero-Tariff Expanded + Offshore Headquarters Incentive 2.0

Hainan Free Trade Port expanded its zero-tariff policy to cover all production equipment and raw materials (previously limited to select categories). A new "Offshore Headquarters 2.0" incentive offers qualified multinational regional headquarters 5% effective CIT rate and full foreign exchange convertibility within the FTP.

May 1, 2026
Interactive Tools

Smart Tools for Smart Decisions

Go beyond summaries — use our interactive calculators and checkers to model your specific situation and make data-driven decisions.

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Entity Type Selector

Answer 6 questions to get a personalized recommendation: WFOE, Joint Venture, Rep Office, or FTZ Company.

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Setup Cost Calculator

Get a comprehensive cost breakdown including registration, office rent, staff costs, and ongoing operational expenses.

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Registration Timeline

Get accurate timeline estimates for setting up your business by city and entity type with step-by-step processing times.

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Due Diligence Checklist

Generate customized due diligence checklists for acquisitions, JVs, or supplier evaluations with exportable results.

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Employee Cost Calculator

Calculate total employee costs including social insurance, housing fund, and individual income tax across major Chinese cities.

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City Comparison Tool

Compare operating costs, incentives, and business environments across Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, and other major investment destinations.

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Compliance Calendar

Never miss a deadline. Track annual audits, tax filings, license renewals, and HR obligations with our interactive calendar.

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Industry Access Checker

Check if your industry is open, restricted, or prohibited for foreign investment based on the 2025 Negative List.

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