China's Outbound Non-financial Direct Investment Increased 18.8% YoY

Unpacking Japanese E-commerce：The Overlooked 120 Million Consumers

Japan is a demanding but high-value market. Chinese sellers are growing fast, yet success requires more than low prices—clear manuals, strong quality, 24/7 service, and trust. Consumption is polarizing, and aging buyers remain active. Long-term branding and localization are key.

EU Ends Duty-Free Entry for Low-Value Parcels, Reshaping China’s Cross-Border E-Commerce Model

The European Union has officially abolished its long-standing duty exemption for low-value imports, a move that is expected to significantly alter the operating model of Chinese cross-border e-commerce sellers and accelerate the industry’s shift toward localized fulfillment across Europe.

SHEIN Revives Hong Kong IPO Plan as Global E-Commerce Enters a New Regulatory Phase

SHEIN (希音) has confidentially filed a new listing application with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, according to people familiar with the matter, marking the company’s latest attempt to go public after several years of regulatory hurdles in major international markets.

You're Invited: China's Innovation, Up Close

​China is no longer just a manufacturing hub or a consumer market to watch from a distance. It has become the world's most dynamic innovaton laboratory where AI applications scale faster, humanoid robots roll off production lines at mass-market prices, smart factories rewrite the rules of manufacturing, and internet platforms evolve their business models quicker than anywhere else.

An Initial Assessment of Market Entry Opportunities in Central Asia

Over the past three years, Central Asia has been moving beyond its traditional role as a resource-dependent region and is emerging as a new growth market attracting attention from multiple industries.