Recent news
Latest items of recent news relevant to China as reported in our fortnightly newswire ‘Dernières nouvelles’.
China: New Jiangsu collective negotiation regulations effective soon
The “revised Regulations of Jiangsu Province on Collective Negotiation” will enter into force on 1st May 2023 …
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China: Shanghai ordinance to promote local recruitment
Shanghai ordinance to promote local recruitment …
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China: Preferential tax regime extended through to the end of the year (2023)
Foreigners working in China may continue to claim tax-exempt ‘benefits-in-kind’ (BIK) through to 31st December 2023 …
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China (Macau): First-ever trade union Bill was passed by the Legislative Assembly (AL) at first reading
Macau is the only jurisdiction in China that still does not have a trade union law …
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China: Economy slows sharply in Q4 2022 growth one of the worst on record
Even in normal times – before the pandemic struck – annual economic growth appeared to be carefully managed to come close to the officially planned outcome of 6-7% …
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China: Shanghai amends rules related to parental leave
Shanghai amends rules related to parental leave …
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China: Changing pattern of out of work activity
Research recently carried out by the Chinese Tourism Academy has found that the population spent an average of 66 …
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China: Zero-COVID policies save lives
More than three million lives saved by deeply unpopular measures against the pandemic …
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China: Manufacturing PMI falls to 48 in November 2022
Factory activity remains well below normal in the midst of COVID shutdowns and transport disruptions …
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China: Procedure for making a work-related injury claim
According to the “Regulations on Work-related Injury Insurance”, if an accidental injury occurs at work, the employee concerned should submit a written work-related injury application to the social insurance administrative department where the company is located within one year from the date of the injury …
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China: Monthly nursing fees for work-related injuries increased in Beijing city
Depending on the level of the injuries, the nursing fees have been adjusted to 5,541 yuan (US$777), 4,432 …
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China: New women’s protection law
The revised Law on the Protection of Women’s Rights and Interests will come into force on 1st January 2023 …
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Macau: New residence scheme to attract non-resident qualified professionals
The legislature recently approved a draft bill for a new legal framework to attract highly qualified non-resident talent …
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Macau: Median earnings during Q3 2022
Median monthly employee earnings during Q3 2022 dropped by MOP1,300 quarter-to-quarter to MOP14,000 (US$1,731), whilst median earnings of those engaged in Gaming & Junket Hosting Activities and the Construction sector stood at MOP16,000 (US$1,979) and MOP14,300 (US$1,769) respectively …
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China: Shanghai releases additional 22 new stimulus measures to boost the economy
The Shanghai municipal government has released a package of 22 new measures to boost the economy …
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