This edition of China – Looking Ahead comes at a precarious and symbolically charged time, with the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle about to end and a new one about to begin. KPMG China’s Head of Tax Lewis Lu highlights the key topics.

The Hong Kong SAR government has continued its international focus, introducing incentives to boost competitiveness while taking steps to address global tax avoidance, write Curtis Ng and Ivor Morris.

In 2019, China has pushed reforms to customs supervision and expanded the role of bonded zones, further intensified its use of TP documentation for customs purposes, and sought to refresh key trade agreements. Eric Zhou and Rachel Tao explore the challenges and opportunities.

The steady growth of China’s middle class is increasing the demand for asset and wealth management services for domestic institutions and individuals. Henry Wong explores the commercial and tax implications of these developments.

Outbound Chinese investment is now taking place against the backdrop of an increasingly robust and supportive TP framework. Xiaoyue Wang, and Choon Beng Teoh examine issues such as the MAP and APA programmes.

China’s capital markets continue to expand and open up, offering a range of innovative new investment channels. Henry Wong explores the tax challenges arising under each of these channels.