China

On this page you will find beneficial information regarding foreign direct investment in / trading with China. If you are interested in exploring trade or investment possibilities in the country, feel free to contact the International Trade Council team. Additionally, we encourage you to engage with the official government investment agency featured on this page.

It is important to note that while the statistics presented on this page were understood to be accurate at the time of publication, they are subject to change over time. Please consult your ITC Trade Commissioner for up-to-date information.

Type of Government: Communist State
Population: 1.412 billion (2021)
GDP: 17.73 trillion USD (2021)
Corporate Tax Rate: 25%
Personal Income Tax Rate: 3% - 45%
Major Exports: Broadcasting Equipment ($231B), Computers ($192B), Integrated Circuits ($158B), Office Machine Parts ($101B), and Telephones ($53.9B), exporting mostly to United States ($530B), Hong Kong ($323B), Japan ($168B), South Korea ($140B), and Germany ($134B).
Major Imports: Crude Petroleum ($208B), Integrated Circuits ($171B), Iron Ore ($146B), Petroleum Gas ($56.6B), and Copper Ore ($52.4B), importing mostly from South Korea ($158B), Japan ($153B), United States ($151B), Australia ($138B), and Chinese Taipei ($126B).

November 23, 2022
An Overview of the China eCommerce Sector

An Analysis of the Major Imports in China

July 26, 2022
An Overview of the China eCommerce Sector

Corporate Taxation in China

May 31, 2022
An Overview of the China eCommerce Sector

Employment Practices and Legislation in China

May 20, 2022
An Overview of the China eCommerce Sector

Government Policy on Foreign Investment in China

May 9, 2022
An Overview of the China eCommerce Sector

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Service Sector in China

April 28, 2022
An Overview of the China eCommerce Sector

Mineral Resources in China

April 11, 2022
An Overview of the China eCommerce Sector

An Overview of the China eCommerce Sector

April 6, 2022
An Overview of the China eCommerce Sector

The Major Exports in China

June 10, 2021
An Overview of the China eCommerce Sector

Protecting Your Intellectual Property in China

March 16, 2021
Performing a background check on a Chinese Company - Blog Post by the International Trade Council

Performing a Background Check on a Chinese Company

November 4, 2020
An Overview of the China eCommerce Sector

How to register a trademark in China

July 5, 2020
An Overview of the China eCommerce Sector

Successful Global Expansion of Companies in China

June 17, 2020
An Overview of the China eCommerce Sector

Trademark Registration in China

April 17, 2020
An Overview of the China eCommerce Sector

Business Associations and Their Role in Economic Growth in China

May 14, 2019
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Navigating Certifications for Food Products Entering the Chinese Market

March 7, 2019
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