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New Chinese trade secret regulations take effect

China brought new trade secret regulations into force on Monday that explicitly extend legal protection to data and algorithms for the first time. The move marked broader efforts of China to strengthen safeguards for digital assets amid growing competition in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. The new rules, issued by the State Administration for Market…

Services production up by 0.2% in the euro area and by 0.4% in the EU

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Beijing launches first online departure tax refund store

Beijing launched the country’s first online departure tax refund store and introduced centralized refund services at selected hotels on Tuesday, the latest in a series of moves to make tax refunds more convenient for overseas travelers and boost inbound consumption, the Beijing Municipal Tax Service said. The online store — available on JD, one of…

GDP down by 0.2% and employment up by 0.1% in the euro area

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CIFTIS 2026 to launch its first international service promotion roadshow

China’s flagship trade-in-services fair will debut an international service promotion roadshow zone at this year’s edition, organizers announced at a press conference Monday. The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services, or CIFTIS, will gather international institutions in finance, legal affairs, accounting, intellectual property, advertising, and human resources to deliver roadshow presentations, alongside on-site…

Zeiss eyes China as engine for growth, dynamism

With China being its largest single market worldwide and one of its most dynamic growth engines, German optics giant Zeiss Group will continue to deepen its presence in the country and build a win-win ecosystem with local partners, said its China head. Martin Fischer, president and CEO of Zeiss Greater China, said during a recent…