China Public Holiday 2024 Schedule - China Briefing
Oct 25, 2023 · The State Council released the official China Public Holiday 2024 schedule through its Circular of the General Office of the State Council on the Arrangement of Public Holidays in 2024 (see here for the official source) on October 25, 2023.. As is traditional, the holiday schedule features two major week-long holidays: Spring Festival (also known as Chinese New Year) and the National Day ...
Temporary Residence Registration in China - A Guide for Foreigners
Oct 31, 2023 · When a foreign national travels to China and stays in a hotel or other form of residence, they are required to register with the local police within 24 hours of their arrival. This is both a legal requirement and an essential step for applying for important matters such as visa extension, stay permit, residence permit, driving license, or marriage registration in China.
China's Labor Force - Data, Trends, and Future Outlook
Apr 19, 2023 · In March 2023, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) issued its quinquennial labor survey, titled the Ninth National Workforce Survey (the “ACFTU survey”). The ACFTU survey, which was conducted from January to September 2022, gathers a wide range of data on China’s labor market, including the size and make-up of its workforce, changing attitudes toward work, and new employment ...
China’s Economic Stimulus Explained - Monetary and Fiscal Policy
Jun 10, 2022 · China is ramping up stimulus measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns and external disruption to the economy. The government is hoping that “prudent” monetary measures, such as reduced lending costs and profit transfers, and “proactive” fiscal tools, such as tax and fee relief, which saw the country through 2020 …
China Permanent Residence Application: The Process in Shanghai
UPDATE (September 20, 2023): China will issue an upgraded version of the Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card from December 1, 2023, with design improvements and enhanced functionality. Key changes include a new design with a five-star element, advanced security features, an extended 18-digit card number, and increased functionality for managing personal affairs online.
China Public Holiday 2023 Schedule - China Briefing
Sep 15, 2023 · The State Council released the official China public holiday 2023 schedule through its Circular of the General Office of the State Council on the Arrangement of Public Holidays in 2023 (see here for the official source) on December 9, 2022.. As is traditional, the holiday schedule features two major week-long holidays (often referred to as ‘Golden Week’): Spring Festival (also known as ...
Company Chops in China: What Are They and How to Use Them
Jul 17, 2020 · About Us. China Briefing is written and produced by Dezan Shira & Associates.The practice assists foreign investors into China and has done so since 1992 through offices in Beijing, Tianjin, Dalian, Qingdao, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Suzhou, Guangzhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong.
China 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit - What to Know Before You Travel
Jul 31, 2024 · The 144-hour visa-free transit is one of China’s visa exemption policies provided to eligible foreigners coming from selected countries. Under the 144-hour visa-free transit policy, foreign travelers can enjoy a six-day stay in certain Chinese cities without a visa, provided they come from 54 eligible countries, enter and exit China from …
Customs Duties and Import-Export Taxes in China
Governing this intricate system is a central list of general principles for foreign companies to abide by. Below, we explain the three types of taxes applicable to companies importing products from or exporting products to China – Value-added tax (VAT), consumption tax (CT), and customs duties, and outline the most significant issues relating to these taxes and duties that foreign companies ...
China Visa-Free Travel - A Complete Guide - China Briefing
Nov 17, 2024 · After almost three years, China has finally reopened its borders to international travelers and tourists, and in March 2023, it resumed issuing all types of visas to foreigners.This means China has begun permitting people with valid travel documents that allow visa-free entry back into the country and has once again started issuing its short-stay entry permits that are available on arrival for ...