Other Briefings
A Guide to Minimum Wages in China (As of November 26, 2025)
This article offers a guide to minimum wages in the Chinese Mainland and discuss how labor costs are affected by changes to the minimum wage levels. The data is current as of November 26, 2025.
Shanghai’s Overseas Qualification Recognition List: What Foreign Professionals Need to Know
Shanghai’s latest revision of its foreigner qualification recognition list further streamlines procedures for overseas professionals and employers to access local talent policies.
Double Wage Rules in China: Key Updates Under Judicial Interpretation II on Labor Disputes
Judicial Interpretation II refines double wage rules in China, clarifying liability and calculation standards. Employers can now follow clear guidelines to avoid disputes.
China Further Expands the 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy to 65 Ports
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.
China Releases Official 2026 Public Holiday Schedule
In 2026, workers will be entitiled to a total of 13 days off, while the Chinese New Year break will reach a record length of nine days.
China’s Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates
This article looks at all of the China visa-free policies that are currently in place. Most recently on September 2, China expands visa-free entry for Russian citizens starting September 15, 2025.
Foreigners Working in China: SPC Clarifies Employment Relationship Standards
Judicial Interpretation II on Labor Disputes clarifies how courts recognize employment relationships involving foreigners working in China. It also confirms that representative offices may be named in labor disputes.
China Port Visa Explained: Who Needs it and How it Compares to Visa-Free Entry
China’s Port Visa offers a flexible entry option for foreign nationals with urgent travel needs who cannot obtain a visa in advance and are ineligible for China’s visa-free entry schemes. Learn how it works, who qualifies, and how it compares to other entry options.
