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China

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Country Details

Currency

Renminbi (CNY)

Official language

Mandarin

Capital

Beijing

Is English spoken?

Yes

Time Zone

GMT +8:00

Salary payment frequency

Monthly

General Overview & Economic Facts

Information

China is the world’s second-largest economy, with key sectors including manufacturing, technology, agriculture, and services. The country has experienced rapid economic growth in recent decades, though challenges remain in certain regions and industries.

Population size

1,400,000,000

GDP

$17.7T

Inflation level

2.30%

Average earning + minimum wage

Average monthly salary: CNY 10,000 (~USD 1,390); Minimum wage: Varies by region, typically CNY 2,000–2,500 per month

Overview of the labour law

Labor laws in China are governed by the Labor Law and the Labor Contract Law, which outline regulations on employment contracts, wages, working hours, and employee rights. Employees are entitled to various protections, including paid leave, medical insurance, and maternity benefits.

Employment Details

Number of Public Holidays

7 public holidays annually

Working Hours

Standard working hours are 8 hours per day and 44 hours per week.

Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Pension or 401(K)
  • Mental Health Support
  • Life and Disability Insurance
Overtime

Overtime is compensated at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for work on regular days, and up to 2 times for work on holidays. Overtime is limited to 3 hours per day.

Notice Period

Notice periods are generally 30 days, but can vary depending on the terms of the employment contract.

Probation Period

Probation period is typically 3 to 6 months, though this can vary by employer.

Severance Pay

Severance pay is calculated based on length of service: 1 month’s salary for each year of service, with a maximum of 12 months' salary for employees with more than 12 years of service.

Employee Income tax

Income tax rates are progressive, ranging from 3% to 45% based on income brackets.

Employer Social cost

Employers contribute 10%–20% of the employee's salary to social security (pension, medical insurance, unemployment insurance, housing fund).

Employee Social cost

Employees contribute 8%–12% of their salary to social security (pension, medical insurance, unemployment insurance, housing fund).

Benefit packages

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Pension or 401(K)
Mental Health Support
Life and Disability Insurance

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