Other Briefings
Preparing for the Year of the Dragon: HR Strategies and Travel Trends During Chinese New Year 2024
From arranging additional leave to issuing annual bonuses, here’s how HR teams can prepare for the eight-day Chinese New Year holiday.
China’s Social Security System: An Explainer
Companies based in China need to understand its complex social security system to stay compliant and maintain strong relations with employees. We address some frequently asked questions.
China and Thailand to Waive Visa Requirements Permanently from March
China and Thailand have agreed to a permanent visa-free policy starting March 2024, fostering diplomatic relations and stimulating economic activity in their respective tourism sectors.
China-Singapore 30-Day Mutual Visa Exemption Starts Feb.9
China and Singapore are seeking to establish a mutual 30-day visa-free travel arrangement to boost people exchanges and commercial prospects.
China Implements Five New Measures to Ease Entry for International Travelers
Starting January 11, China’s National Immigration Administration has begun implementing new measures to streamline visa applications and reduce border inspection in order to ease entry requirements for foreign travelers.
Greater Bay Area Preferential IIT Subsidy for Foreign Talent in 2023/24
Zhuhai’s application deadline is January 5, 2024. Zhaoqing will close applications on January 20, 2024. Guangzhou’s application will end on February 29, 2024. Jiangmen and Zhongshan’s applications are yet to start.
Social Average Salary in China: An Explainer
In this article we explains what social average salary means, its composition, and why is it important in payroll calculation in China.
Key Points in the Application of Chinese Labor Laws to Foreign Employees
Foreign employee management has become one of the top concerns for many companies. In this article, we introduce the “special features” that apply to foreign employees in labor relations management.
