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

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

China introduced new outbound investment regulations effective from July 1, 2026. The regulations are intended to create a more coordinated legal framework for investments made outside China by Chinese companies, other organizations and Chinese resident individuals. The new rules cover more than the acquisition of an overseas company or the establishment of a foreign subsidiary. They may also apply to indirect investments made through offshore holding companies, as well as ce

According to data released by Statistics Indonesia, Indonesia recorded a trade deficit of USD 0.5 billion in June 2026, following a trade surplus of USD 4.1 billion in the same month of the previous year. The result reflected stronger import growth, which increased by 34 per cent year-on-year, supported by higher energy prices and domestic demand, while exports rose by 9 per cent, recovering from the decline recorded in May 2026. Non-oil and gas exports increased by 9.5 per c