New Social Insurance Rules for Foreigners Employed in China

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of China announced a series of updates to the regulations concerning social insurance participation for foreigners employed in China. These revision...

2025 Winter Vacation: How Many Days for Your University?

As the end of the year draws near, the winter vacation is getting even closer. To date, some universities in Beijing have unveiled their arrangements for the winter vacation. Let's have a look....

China unveiled a plan to allow the establishment of wholly foreign-owned hospitals in some major cities.

China on Friday unveiled a plan to allow the establishment of wholly foreign-owned hospitals in some major cities, in a move to further open up its medical sector.The pilot work plan, released by the ...

China expands multi-entry permits for HK, Macao

China's central government has approved new travel policies allowing more frequent visits to Hong Kong and Macao for residents of Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in...

No more Work Permit from Dec.1, prove you working legally by ...

Starting from December 1, 2024, work permits and social security cards for foreigners will be integrated.This means that work permit information for foreign nationals will be included in their social ...

New Visa-Free Policy for Ordinary Passport Holders of Australia

From 0:00 on November 30, 2024 to 24:00 on December 31, 2025 (UTC+8), citizens holding Australian ordinary passports, who intend to travel to China for business, tourism, family visit, transit and exc...

Shanghai to cut real estate transaction taxes

Shanghai has introduced preferential taxation measures, including unifying housing standards and cutting home transaction tax, to bolster the housing market....

Shenzhen offers tax cuts to boost home sales

Shenzhen yesterday became the latest major Chinese city, after Beijing and Shanghai, to reduce taxes on transactions involving larger houses. ...

Shenzhen port to pilot express border channels

Shenzhen Bay Port is one of the two ports in Guangdong Province that will pilot express border inspection channels for eligible travelers between the mainland and Hong Kong and Macao, according a stat...

Things you may need to do while buying a house

If you plan to live in Shanghai for a long time, you may begin to consider buying a house. But it will take you some time to know how to become a home owner, and become familiar with the requirements ...