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...

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...

Beijing Issues Thirteen Measures for the Introduction of Overseas Returning Talents! The competition for talent in various regions is intense!

At the closing of the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum Annual Meeting, Beijing released new policies for overseas returning talents, for the first time including the overseas returnee group in the city’s unifi...

New 'One-Stop Shop' for Foreign Talents to Work at

Shenzhen, China's Silicon Valley, has recently launched a 'one-stop shop' service aimed at attracting and facilitating foreign talent in the Hetao cooperation zone, a burgeoning hub for innovation and...

New Law: Direct Residence Permit Application Without Work Permit

On August 6, Guangdong Province issued the "Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Regulations" to support technological innovation through legislation....

Online Entry Card Introduced: Easier Entry to the Province

Starting August 1, Shandong's border inspection authorities have introduced "Self-Service Terminals for Foreign Entry Cards" at all travel inspection ports across the province. These terminals allow f...