China and the New World Order”: Presentation of the 2026 Report of the Centre for Contemporary China Studies. On Tuesday, 29 September 2026, at 2:30 p.m., at the Sala Berlinguer of the Chamber of Deputies, Via degli Uffici del Vicario 21, Rome, the Centre for Contemporary China Studies (CSCC) presents its 2026 Report entitled “China and the New World Order”. The event offers an in-depth analysis of the political, economic and geopolitical dynamics shaping China at a time of p

According to data from China’s General Administration of Customs, expressed in U.S. dollars, China’s trade growth accelerated in August 2026, exports increased by 25 per cent year-on-year, while imports increased by 28 per cent. The trade surplus reached USD 119 billion, compared with USD 112.5 billion in July. In the first eight months of 2026, the cumulative trade surplus reached USD 805.5 billion. Mechanical and electrical products remained China’s main exports, while majo

According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), China’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) stands at 49.8, indicating a contraction in activity. Manufacturing activity with the production sub-index at 50.4 remains in expansion, increasing by 0.5 from the previous month. Market demand also remains close to the growth threshold, reflecting the sector’s evolving economic environment. Particularly noteworthy is the contribution of high-tech manu

We are pleased to announce the release of the new July–September 2026 issue of Asia Report, RsA Asia’s periodical magazine. This edition covers recent fiscal and regulatory developments, economic trends, and business news relevant to the Far East market. It provides practical updates for companies and investors operating in, or engaging with, China, Asia-Pacific and key ASEAN markets. Over the years, RsA Asia has published news and insights on doing business in the Far East,

China has terminated a long-standing personal income tax exemption that allowed foreign individuals to receive tax-free dividends from foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs). As of 1 September 2026, dividends paid by FIEs to foreign individual shareholders are subject to a 20% individual income tax. The measure was announced jointly by the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration. It brings dividend income received by foreign individuals into line with the gener

Following the selection procedure of the Shanghai International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (Shanghai International Arbitration Center, "SHIAC"), Lorenzo Riccardi has been appointed as an arbitrator of SHIAC . As one of China's most influential international commercial arbitration institutions, SHIAC’s panel comprises arbitrators from multiple countries and regions. It serves as a core platform for resolving international economic and trade disputes and supporti