China’s tax clampdown brings in $24 billion from offshore trusts
Overseas wealth structures long used by business dynasties for succession planning are losing their shine as Beijing’s audit squads zero in on individual tycoons.
Shanghai’s Lujiazui financial district. China’s ultra-wealthy declared more than 160 billion RMB ($24 billion) in back taxes tied to offshore trusts by the October 2026 deadline. Image: Getty Images
Shanghai’s Lujiazui financial district. China’s ultra-wealthy declared more than 160 billion RMB ($24 billion) in back taxes tied to offshore trusts by the October 2026 deadline. Image: Getty Images

