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  August 15, 2018 by China Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  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
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  August 9, 2018 by China Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  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.
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  August 2, 2018 by China Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  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.
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  July 31, 2018 by China Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  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.
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  July 26, 2018 by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  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.
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  July 23, 2018 by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  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.
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  July 16, 2018 by China Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Social Security in China: Exemptions for Some Foreigners

  Social insurance exemption for foreigners can be a valuable asset to save on unnecessary costs in China. However, many companies are not aware of the benefits available to them, while those who do are often unsure as to how to go about applying.
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  July 9, 2018 by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  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.