TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

Apply Now: 2025 GBA IIT Subsidy Application Opens in Shenzhen

Shenzhen has kicked off the 2025 application process for the Greater Bay Area Individual Income Tax subsidy (GBA IIT subsidy). The application window is open from June 1 to July 31. Here is everything that expats working in the region need to know.

Using Facial Recognition in China – New Guide on Filing with Local CAC

China’s latest regulation requires businesses to justify the necessity of facial recognition, prohibit its use in sensitive locations, and mandate clear transparency on data collection and storage effective June 1, 2025. This article lays out the official guidelines.

How Latin American Beef Exporters Can Succeed in China’s Evolving Import Market

China’s beef trade with Latin America is gaining momentum amid changing global dynamics. While China tightens import standards, strong demand for premium beef persists, requiring exporters to refine strategies around compliance, branding, innovation, and consumer trust.

China’s AI Healthcare Market: Opportunities and Strategies for Foreign Investors

In this second part of the China’s AI healthcare market report, we explore where the most promising opportunities lie, identify key barriers and operational constraints, and outline effective market entry strategies, from joint ventures to localization models.

Cross-Border Data Transfers Official Q&A (II)

China’s cybersecurity regulator recently released the second cross-border data transfer Q&A. This updated guide highlights procedures around identifying and reporting important data, security assessments, and timelines, helping businesses stay compliant amid tightening enforcement.

COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES:

The China+ Strategy: Cross-Border Restructuring for Supply Chain Resilience

This issue of China Briefing magazine explores cross-border restructuring as a practical, forward-looking approach to mitigate risks without abandoning China’s manufacturing strengths and market potential.

Transforming Business Operations with ERP Application in Vietnam

This magazine explores the essentials of ERP systems, spotlights the growth of Vietnam’s ERP market fueled by SME adoption and governmental support, and examines tailored ERP solutions for manufacturers to tackle industry-specific challenges.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ASIA:

Hong Kong's New Company Re-domiciliation Regime: Implications for International Businesses

Webinar | Friday, June 27, 2025 | 4:00 PM China / 3:00 PM Vietnam / 10:00 AM CET

Future-Ready in ASEAN: Strategic Advantages of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone

Webinar | Tuesday, June 17, 4:30 PM Singapore / 3:30 ICT / 10:30 CET

Fast-Track to Indonesia: Scale Without Setting Up a Company

Webinar | Tuesday, June 24, 2025, | 3:00 PM Jakarta / 4:00 PM China / 9:00 CET