Other Briefings
China’s New K Visa: Opening the Door Wider for Young Foreign Talent
China’s newly revised entry-exit and K visa policy, effective October 1, 2025, opens the door to young foreign science and tech talent with greater flexibility and fewer barriers.
China Launches First-Ever National Childcare Subsidy: What You Must Know
The newly implemented childcare subsidy in China marks a historic step in national birth support policy, with important implications for foreign companies targeting Chinese families. This analysis covers the policy framework, demographic impacts, and sector-specific opportunities.
China’s New Vocational Skills Training Initiative: Opportunities for FIEs
China’s new Vocational Skills Training Initiative (2025–2027) aims to upgrade workforce capabilities across strategic sectors, improve labor inclusion, and align training with market needs.
Shanghai Raises Minimum Wage in 2025
Effective July 1, 2025, Shanghai raised its minimum wage to RMB 2,740 per month and RMB 25 per hour. The adjustment reflects a stable, cautious wage policy amid shifting economic conditions.
High-Temperature Allowance in China: FIEs’ Compliance Checklist
This article provides a comprehensive guide for foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) on China’s high-temperature allowance system, including eligibility rules, payment methods, tax treatment, and regional variations.
China Labor Compliance in Hot Weather: What Foreign Companies Need to Know
China’s summer heat presents compliance challenges for foreign invested enterprises. This article provides a practical guide to high-temperature labor obligations and regional differences.
China’s Population Decline – The Impact on Business, the Economy, and Labor Markets
China’s shrinking population is a pressing concern for businesses and policymakers alike, but long-term planning and leveraging on new opportunities can mitigate the potential impacts.
China Further Expands the 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy to 55 Countries
Effective June 12, 2025, nationals of Indonesia shall be eligible for China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy, bringing the list of eligible countries to 55.
