MAINLAND CHINA

Hong Kong as the Major Service Platform for Greater Bay Area Enterprises to ‘Go Out’: 2019 GBA Survey Results

04 December 2019

Despite recent trade conflicts between China and the US, mainland enterprises in the Greater Bay Area continue to develop business in both advanced countries and Belt and Road markets. The survey results show that Hong Kong is an important service platform for such going out activities, with enormous opportunities for Hong Kong service providers to explore. More

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Arthouse cinema boost – in Shanxi

04 December 2019

Now in its third year, the Pingyao International Film Festival's focus on lower-budget arthouse cinema from Mainland China and around the world makes it somewhat unique among the mainland's ever-growing number of movie marketplaces. More

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China’s Amended Food Safety Law Set to Come Into Effect

03 December 2019

The existing Regulations on the Implementation of the Food Safety Law, which have been in force since July 2009, have been amended upon approval by the State Council. The revised regulations will, with the signing of State Council Order No. 721 by Premier Li Keqiang, take effect from 1 December 2019. More

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MIIT Issues List of Approved Integrated Manufacturing and Internet Development Projects

03 December 2019

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has approved 137 projects related to the management and control of product R&D capabilities as pilot demonstration projects for the integrated development of the mainland manufacturing industry and internet services throughout the course of the current year. More

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APAC dominates tourism sector

03 December 2019

Despite creeping concern over the likelihood of a global economic slowdown, the leisure travel sector keeps forging ahead, much to the relief of delegates at this year’s ITB Asia event, the region's annual showcase for the travel trade. More

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AD/CV Duty Orders on Mainland Chinese Plywood Products Expanded; Certification Required to Avoid High Duties

03 December 2019

Importers and exporters of plywood from mainland China that has both outer veneers made of a softwood species of wood must certify that these products do not meet certain criteria to avoid liability for substantial and retroactive duties under the existing AD and CV duty orders on hardwood plywood products from the mainland. More

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CPSC Recalls Certain Halloween Decorations Made in Mainland China

03 December 2019

The CPSC has announced a recall of certain Halloween decorations made in mainland China. Product: Halloween Decorations. More

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Legislation Introduced or Passed in the 116th U.S. Congress

03 December 2019

From 25 November through 1 December 2019, members of the U.S. Congress did not introduce and/or approve any international trade-related bills that may have an impact on Hong Kong or mainland China. More

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China Publishes List of Imminently-Expiring Anti-Dumping Measures

02 December 2019

Recently, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) issued a Notice on the Imminent Expiration of Certain Anti-dumping Measures in 2020, informing the public of anti-dumping measures that are due to expire between 1 January and 31 December 2020. More

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Shanghai FTZ Looks to Lure Essential Domestic Personnel with Residency Incentives

02 December 2019

The Lingang Special Area of the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone has recently announced a raft of preferential policies designed to incentivise experienced mainland personnel to relocate and accept employment locally. More

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