Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration: Gains on Chinese tax residents' assets transferred into offshore trusts may be taxed at 20%

On July 24, 2026, the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration issued new rules stipulating that when Chinese tax residents transfer assets such as stocks and equity into offshore trusts, the relevant gains may be taxed at 20%. According to Reuters, the new rules have prompted some wealthy Chinese to raise cash and consider selling assets or borrowing to pay the tax.