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  April 1, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Shanghai’s Social Insurance Contribution Base: Upper and Lower Limits Updated

  From April 1, 2019, the social insurance contribution base lower and upper limits will increase in Shanghai. Find out what this means for your business.
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  April 1, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Shanghai’s Minimum Wage to Increase April 1

  Shanghai’s minimum wage will increase on April 1, 2019. Find out what this means for your business.
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  March 29, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Tax Residency in China: Six-Year Rule Clarified

  China has confirmed how it will implement the “six-year rule” to determine foreign workers’ tax residency in the country. We explain the latest clarifications announced.
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  March 28, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  China Cuts Social Insurance Costs for Employers

  The move to slash employers’ social insurance obligations is part of China’s broader agenda to reduce costs for businesses, together with tax cuts and removing administrative hurdles.
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  March 22, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  China’s 2019 Holiday Schedule

  This article outlines China’s official holiday schedule for 2019, including the adjusted working weekend dates to compensate for long breaks.
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  March 7, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 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 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.