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⚡ Resources & Geopolitics May 12, 2026

China's Rare Earth Export Controls 2026: Complete Guide — EV, Semiconductor & Defense Dependency

A comprehensive breakdown of China's April 2025 rare earth controls: which elements are restricted, how EVs, chips and defense systems are exposed, and whether alternatives are actually available.

🚗 Industry Research May 11, 2026

China's EV Invasion of Japan 2027: BYD, Chery & Xiaomi's Strategy — and What Toyota & Honda Must Do to Survive

Autobacs × Chery signals China's second EV wave hitting Japan. Five structural barriers, three 2030 scenarios, and five survival strategies for Japanese automakers — with full competitive analysis of BYD, Chery, and Xiaomi Auto.

🌐 Feature · Geopolitics May 10, 2026

Trump-Xi Beijing Summit (May 14–15): The Middle East Agenda & What It Means for Business

After Operation Epic Fury and the Hormuz blockade, Trump and Xi meet in Beijing. Three scenarios, five actions, and everything global executives need to know before May 14.

🛍️ Market Entry May 10, 2026

China's Consumer Market in 2026: Survival Guide for Western Brands

The old China playbook is obsolete. Weak demand, the Guochao national brand wave, and a fragmented digital commerce landscape have rewritten the rules. What Western executives must do differently to survive and win.

🚁 Industry & Tech May 2, 2026

Why DJI Dominates Drones: How Shenzhen Became Unbeatable in Hardware Manufacturing

DJI holds 73% of the global consumer drone market. This is the story of how Shenzhen's hardware ecosystem — 72-hour prototyping, vertical integration, and structural cost advantages — makes competition nearly impossible, and what Japanese companies must do to survive.

🤖 Tech & AI Industry Apr 28, 2026

China AI Landscape 2026: From the DeepSeek Shock to Strategic Opportunities for Japanese Businesses

DeepSeek rewrote the AI power map. We compare 8 major Chinese LLMs (ERNIE, Qwen, Kimi and more), analyse the domestic chip race, regulatory framework, and identify 6 concrete business opportunities for foreign companies in China's AI boom.

Finance · Tax Apr 26, 2026

Repatriating Profits from China: Dividends, Royalties, and Transfer Pricing — A Practitioner's Guide

Four repatriation routes compared — SAFE foreign exchange controls, the 5% dividend treaty rate, royalty beneficial owner tests, and China's three-tier transfer pricing documentation framework. Essential reading for CFOs and tax managers.

About China Biz Navi Global

China Biz Navi is a Japanese-language media outlet covering China's economy, geopolitics, and business environment for Japanese executives. This Global Edition brings our data-driven analysis to English-speaking audiences — Western MNCs, investors, and policy researchers who need to understand the China-Japan dynamic without language barriers.

All articles are original research, referencing primary statistics, official data, and on-the-ground reporting from our editorial network in Japan, China, and Southeast Asia.