Other Briefings
A Complete Guide to 2016 Minimum Wage Levels Across China
China Briefing releases an update of minimum wage levels across the People’s Republic of China every year, with the view of guiding foreign investors in their decision making. Minimum wages are updated throughout the year. In this article, we provide an overview of the new minimum wages as of December 2016.
China Announces 2017 Official Holiday Schedule
On December 1, China’s General Office of the State Council announced the official national holiday schedule for 2017. Read on for the coming year’s complete holiday schedule.
Electronic Chops in China: Unauthorized Use and Legal Risk Management
Electronic chops are a convenient alternative to their physical counterparts. This article explores the regulatory framework and risk management relating to the use of electronic chops in China.
Obtaining China’s New Unified Foreign Work Permit
China has launched the new unified work permit in select regions across the country, which integrates the foreign work permits – the Z-visa and R-visa – and grades workers on a three tier system. Understand the full application procedure and the requirements for obtaining the new foreign work permit.
Outsourcing Payroll and HR Management: Q&A with Adam Livermore
With a country as fast-paced and dynamic as China, regulations affecting payroll change quickly. Outsourcing payroll then offers a solution. In this Q&A with Adam Livermore, we look at how this option can benefit foreign businesses.
Name and Shame: Employers’ Labor Law Violations to be Made Public in China
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security has issued a new law that will allow the publication of companies’ violation of labor laws. Coming into effect January 1, 2017, the law details which violations warrant publication, what information is made public, and how employers are evaluated.
Life in the Fast Lane: China e-Channel Border Crossing Service Extended to Foreigners
On July 25, Chinese border control extended the e-channel border crossing service to foreigners at many frequently used border crossing points, significantly reducing crossing time. This article explores the requirements for application and correct usage of the new e-channel service.
China Implements New Unified Work Permit Pilot Scheme
On October 1, 2016, China will implement a pilot program of the new unified work permit scheme. Here, we explore how the application procedure has been streamlined, and how a new points based tier system will categorize foreign workers in China.
