R Visa in China: The 10-Year Visa Most Foreign Professionals Don‘t Know About
If you are a foreign professional working in China, you have probably heard of the Z visa. But there is…
Your Data Rights in China: What Foreigners Should Know About the PIPL
If you live or work in China, your personal information is protected by law. Since November 2021, China‘s Personal Information…
Losing Your Job in China: How Long Can You Actually Stay?
If you are a foreigner working in China and you get fired, the first question that comes to mind is…
New China Entry-Exit Regulations Take Effect September 15, 2026
On September 15, 2026, the State Council of China implemented the “Provisions of the State Council on the Administration of…
Watch Out, Foreign Nationals: “Three-Illegals” Crackdown Is Escalating Nationwide
This June, Guangzhou just raised its reward for reporting a “Three-Illegal” foreigner: 1,000 RMB per person, up from 200 RMB.…
China’s Parental Leave Bonus: Which Provinces Cover Foreign Employees?
Foreign employees in China often run into a frustrating situation. The employer readily grants the standard 98‑day maternity leave, but…
How LV Won a Landmark Trademark Case in China
On June 29, 2026, the Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court issued a first-instance judgment in the trademark infringement case brought by…
Security Deposit Disputes in China: A Common Headache for Foreign Tenants
For many foreigners living and working in China, renting an apartment is a routine part of life. Yet one recurring…