China has taken a major step toward strengthening protections for people who continue working after reaching retirement age (male beyond age 60 and female 55 or 50 (depending on the job type)). On May 10, […]
China has officially launched the 2026 annual social security contribution base declaration period, running from May 1 to June 26. While the process takes place every year, the 2026 declaration cycle introduces an important compliance […]
If you employ foreign staff in China, or plan to, February 2026 brought an important change that should not be overlooked.Beijing and Shanghai have significantly increased the salary requirements for foreign work permits, and the […]
In February 2026, the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, together with the National Development and Reform Commission and five other central authorities, released the updated Catalogue of Encouraged Service Imports.At first […]
In January 2026, Ministry of Finance of the PRC, Ministry of Commerce of the PRC, People’s Bank of China, and the National Financial Regulatory Administration introduced an updated loan interest subsidy policy for service-sector businesses […]
China’s State Taxation have announced major changes to VAT export rebate policies for certain photovoltaic and battery-related products. These changes will directly affect export costs and pricing.