China to Reclassify Category A & Category B Foreign Employees

The Office of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security issued a notice on September 30, requiring further optimization of the criteria for identifying "highly skilled...........

Policies concerning expats, foreign enterprises in August

China unveiled a package of new measures in August to further open up to global talent, investment, and services. Key highlights include:...

Shenzhen-Hong Kong 72-Hour Experience Pass

The programme invites global talents to explore the unique appeals of two dynamic cities through a 72-hour journey...........

Working in Shanghai: Three key documents to know

For many expats in Shanghai, navigating paperwork that shapes both work and daily life can feel daunting. Among the most important are three key documents: the Foreigner's Work Permit, the Shanghai Ov...

Social Insurance

Foreigners who work in China shall access social security in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China and the Interim Measures for Social I...

Work Permit

Documents required for foreigners to apply for work permits are as follows: (I) A completed Application Form for Foreigner's Work Permit; A completed Application Form for Foreigner's Work Permit.pdf...

Cross-border payment service is now available! Residents of the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong can now make real-time online transfers.

The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, said on Friday that the cross-border payment connect linking users in the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong will begin operations on June 22...

China Plans to Simplify Visa Procedures with These 5 Countries

China will look at simplifying visa procedures with the five Central Asian countries while all parties will study the feasibility of opening consular offices, it added....

Fast-track permits ease intercity moves for foreign talent

Shanghai issued its first work and residence permits for foreign nationals processed through a cross-provincial expedited service on June 10, marking a significant milestone in government service inte...

Shanghai Cross-border financial action plan released

An action plan to further improve the facilitation of cross-border financial services provided in Shanghai was released on April 21, aiming to step up the support for Chinese companies' outbound reach...