China Public Holiday 2024 Schedule - China Briefing
WEBOct 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 ...
China Launches Digital Yuan App – All You Need to Know - China …
WEBSep 22, 2022 · The e-CNY, also known as the digital yuan and officially called the Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DC/EP), is a digitized version of China’s legal currency, the renminbi (RMB). It is issued by China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). It is designed mainly to be used for high-frequency, small-scale retail purchases ...
Temporary Residence Registration in China - A Guide for Foreigners
WEBOct 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.
WeChat Enables Foreigners to Pay with Overseas Cards in China
WEBJul 24, 2023 · Make sure the app is updated to its latest version. Open WeChat and go to the “Me” section. Tap on “Wallet” to access your payment options. Click on “Bank Card” and choose “Add a New Bank Card.”. Enter the card number, select the type of card, and the issuing organization. Fill in the required card and personal information.
China’s ‘Fapiao’ Invoice System Explained - China Briefing
WEBJun 6, 2019 · A fapiao is a legal receipt that serves as proof of purchase for goods and services.The larger fapiao invoice system, however, is an essential component of China’s tax law, and compliance for businesses.. The country’s tax authorities require businesses to use fapiao to compel companies to pay tax in advance on their future sales. In this way, China’s fapiao invoice system serves as a ...
China Visas Explained: A Reference Guide – China Briefing News
WEBOct 16, 2019 · L Visa – Tourist Visa. The L Visa is issued to foreigners who enter China temporarily for tourism. Tourist visas are typically offered on a single-entry, double-entry, or multiple-entry basis with the duration of stay ranging from 30 days to 90 days. Citizens from the US and Canada may be eligible for multiple-entry L-Visas valid for 10 years.
“996” is Ruled Illegal: Understanding China’s Changing Labor System
WEBSep 9, 2021 · China’s top court has ruled that the controversial “996” overtime work policy (working 9am to 9pm, 6 days a week) is illegal, taking aim at the excessive working hours commonly practiced at Chinese Internet companies.. On August 26, 2021, the Supreme People’s Court (SPC) and Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) jointly released a guideline illustrating 10 typical ...
China 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit - What to Know Before You Travel
WEBJul 15, 2024 · China has expanded the 144-hour visa-free transit policy, which allows people from certain countries to enjoy six days of travel to select areas of the country without applying for a visa beforehand, to cover 54 countries and 37 ports. Zhengzhou in Henan Province and eight more cities in Yunnan Province can benefit from this policy as …
China’s New Rules on Import and Export Food Safety: A Primer
WEBFeb 10, 2022 · The GAC Decree No. 249 authorizes the GAC to examine the foreign origin destination / foreign country’s laws and regulations related to food safety and animal and plant quarantine, the organizational structure for supervision and administration of food safety administration, prevention and control measures for …
PIPL vs GDPR - Key Differences and Implications for Compliance in …
WEBMay 18, 2022 · Both the GDPR and the PIPL have a similar definition of. An important difference between the GDPR and the PIPL is the scope of “sensitive” PI (defined in the PIPL) and “special category data” (defined in the GDPR). The scope of sensitive PI under the PIPL is much broader than the special category data under the GDPR.