Other Briefings
China’s Workforce Dynamics and Regional Trends
Despite a declining working-age population, China’s workforce saw a 6.9 million job increase in 2023, driven by policies re-integrating older workers.
Annual Confirmation for China IIT Special Additional Deductions 2025 Ending Soon
The annual confirmation for Individual Income Tax (IIT) special additional deductions 2025 will end soon. Individuals, including expatriates in China, should check their eligibility for these deductions before December 31.
Integration of Foreigner’s Work Permit with Social Security Card: What You Need to Know
Effective December 1, 2024, foreign nationals entering China will no longer be required to obtain a physical Foreigner’s Work Permit. Instead, they can apply for an electronic social security card via a designated app.
China Expands Unilateral Visa-Free Policy to 9 Additional Countries Including Japan, Extends Stay to 30 Days
China has expanded its unilateral visa-free policy to include a total of 38 countries, accommodating more entry purposes and extending the stay duration to 30 days.
China Public Holiday 2025 Schedule
China’s Dragon Boat Festival will run from May 31 to June 2, 2025, spanning three days, including the weekend of May 31 and June 1.
An Introduction to Doing Business in China 2024/25 for Polish Companies – New Publication Out Now
This business guide is designed to support Polish businesses in their first steps towards implementing their China strategy. It offers the latest updates on doing business in China and insights into the Sino-Polish relationship.
Transit Visa Exemptions in China: 24-Hour, 72-Hour, and 144-Hour Options
Foreign travelers have several options for transit visa exemptions when traveling through China between two different countries, including 24, 72, or 144 hour transit visa exemptions.
SPC Interpretation: Tort Liability Compensation in Labor Relations and Dispatches
China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) has issued a judicial interpretation, which clarifies the tort liability compensation in labor relations and dispatches, among others.
