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Multiple regions Releases Guide for Foreign-related Marriage Registration
Wuzhou, Guangxi has published an official guide for the registration of foreign-related marriages.
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China to Reclassify Category A & Category B Foreign Employees
The Office of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security issued a notice on September 30, requiring further optimization of the criteria for identifying "highly skilled, specialized, and critical" foreign talents:
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Working in Shanghai: Three key documents to know
For many expats in Shanghai, navigating paperwork that shapes both work and daily life can feel daunting. Among the most important are three key documents: the Foreigner's Work Permit, the Shanghai Overseas Talent Residence Permit, and the Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card. Each carries distinct requirements, validity periods, and benefits, and together form the foundation of long-term professional and personal life in the city.
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Social Insurance
Foreigners who work in China shall access social security in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China and the Interim Measures for Social Insurance System Coverage of Foreigners Working within the Territory of China.
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Cross-border payment service is now available! Residents of the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong can now make real-time online transfers
The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, said on Friday that the cross-border payment connect linking users in the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong will begin operations on June 22. By linking the mainland's Internet Banking Payment System and Hong Kong's Faster Payment System, the payment connect will support participating institutions to provide efficient, convenient and safe cross-border payment services for residents in both the mainland and Hong Kong, the PBOC said in a statement.
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China Plans to Simplify Visa Procedures with These 5 Countries
China and Central Asian countries are willing to improve road and railway connectivity, and will look to open more direct flights to and from China as they agreed to enhance exchanges, the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement on June 18.
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Fast-track permits ease intercity moves for foreign talent
Shanghai issued its first work and residence permits for foreign nationals processed through a cross-provincial expedited service on June 10, marking a significant milestone in government service integration within the Yangtze River Delta region.
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Beijing Issues Thirteen Measures for the Introduction of Overseas Returning Talents! The competition for talent in various regions is intense!
At the closing of the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum Annual Meeting, Beijing released new policies for overseas returning talents, for the first time including the overseas returnee group in the city’s unified employment promotion system, providing comprehensive empowerment from household registration security to entrepreneurship financing, creating a global highland for science and technology talents. Four highlights have attracted attention: Comprehensive Upgrade of Beijing’s Household Registration Channels
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New Law: Direct Residence Permit Application Without Work Permit
The regulations include several provisions encouraging foreign science and technology professionals to participate in innovation efforts in Guangdong.
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New 'One-Stop Shop' for Foreign Talents to Work at
The Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone (HTCZ) is a significant area spanning both Shenzhen and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It is designed to be a nucleus for scientific and technological innovation within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).