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Why Businesses Automate HR and Payroll Processing in China
Advances in automation are forcing businesses to reimagine their human resources and payroll processing workflows in China.
Labor Cost Comparison of China’s First-Tier Cities
China Briefing compares the minimum, average and white-collar average wage of first tier cities Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing and Guangzhou. Read more here
China Work Permits No Longer Needed for Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau Residents
The State Council announced that residents of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau (‘THKM’) will no longer require work permits to work in mainland China. These changes cut administrative red tape for THKM jobseekers, and simplify the hiring process for employers.
Shanghai’s New Startup Visa
A new business startup visa has been piloted across select districts in Shanghai. In this article, we explain how to obtain the new visa.
HR Management Tools for China – New Issue of China Briefing Magazine
The latest issue of China Briefing Magazine, HR Management Tools for China, is out now and available for download from the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
Tax Bureau to Collect Social Insurance in 2019: Time for an HR Review in China
China’s tax bureau will take over social insurance collection from the HR bureau in 2019. Employers should prepare for greater compliance scrutiny.
How to Manage Statutory Annual Leave in China
Statutory annual leave in China is generally based on an employee’s work experience/tenure. Here, we introduce China’s paid leave system, as well as the rules for carrying over untaken leave to the next year.
Shenzhen Housing Fund: Maximum Contribution Limit Lowered
The Shenzhen housing fund management center issued a notice on June 29, 2018, announcing a change to the maximum contribution base of the housing fund.
