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  March 7, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  China Bans Questions on Marital, Childbearing Status during Hiring

  Employers hiring female candidates in China are now banned from asking them about their marital and childbearing status to curb discriminatory practices.
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  February 12, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Visa Requirements and Procedures in Hong Kong

  A visa or entry permit is required to work, study, establish, or join in any business or to take up residence in Hong Kong.
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  January 30, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  3 Things Foreign Companies Need to Know about Chinese New Year

  With Chinese New Year fast approaching, foreign investors need to understand the festival and its implications for doing business in China.
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  January 17, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  China’s Hukou System: What it is and How it Works

  Hukou is a legal document in China that records a holder’s household registration and basic personal information. Learn how it determines access to jobs and benefits.
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  January 7, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  China’s IIT Special Tax Deduction: Trial Procedures Change Process for Taxpayers

  China’s State Bureau of Taxation has rolled out a trial implementation of special tax deductions under the new IIT Law from January 1, 2019.
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  December 24, 2018 by China Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  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.
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  December 19, 2018 by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  China’s Incentives to Reduce Capital Pressure on Firms, Boost Employment

  China’s State Council has announced incentives to encourage firms to avoid layoffs as the government looks to head off employment “uncertainty”.
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  December 18, 2018 by China Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Hong Kong’s 2019 Holiday Schedule

  Workers in Hong Kong will enjoy 17 public holidays in 2019. This article outlines Hong Kong’s official holiday schedule for 2019.