New China law targets foreigners working illegally
12 years, 8 months ago

New China law targets foreigners working illegally

India TV News  

Beijing, Jun30: China's national legislature adopted a new law Saturday that will target foreigners who are living and working in China illegally, the official Xinhua News Agency said, adding that the government encourages citizens to inform on suspected illegal workers. The law approved by the National People's Congress Standing Committee now requires foreigners to obtain valid documents—including employment certificates—to work in China, Xinhua said. Authorities encourage Chinese citizens to report clues regarding foreigners who may work in China illegally and ask universities and language schools to share the employment information of their students, Xinhua said. Vice public security minister Yang Huanning was quoted in the Xinhua report as saying the number of foreigners working in China tripled in the last 11 years.

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China issues guideline to promote employment for migrant workers
4 months ago

China issues guideline to promote employment for migrant workers

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China will further promote high-quality and sufficient employment for migrant workers and facilitate their urbanization process, according to a guideline published on Friday. China will work to enhance working skills of migrant workers, safeguard their labor rights and interests, and improve the long-term mechanism for controlling arrears of wages, according to the guideline. The country will promote the …

Legal rights for laborers strengthened
4 years, 11 months ago

Legal rights for laborers strengthened

China Daily  

Two civil servants help a man apply for an e-permit for work at a company in the Fuyang district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province on Feb 22, 2020. Legal professionals welcomed a guideline clarifying that Chinese courts will not support employers if they fire employees for epidemic-related reasons, hailing it as a move to effectively protect workers' rights. "The legal document …

Policies to help attract, keep foreign talent
5 years, 8 months ago

Policies to help attract, keep foreign talent

China Daily  

From Aug 1, the country will ease the permanent residence application for more high-level foreign talents, including foreigners with doctoral degrees, and those who have made significant contributions to the country. More convenient immigration policies will be adopted nationwide starting Aug 1 that make it easier for foreign talent to come to China, the National Immigration Administration said on Wednesday. …

Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China
6 years, 7 months ago

Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China

China Daily  

Article 40 For foreign infants born in China, their parents or agents shall, within 60 days after they are born, on the strength of the birth certificates, go through the formalities for stay or residence registration for them with the exit/entry administrations of public security organs under people's governments at or above the county level in the places of their …

Rules for the Administration of Employment of Foreigners in China
7 years, 4 months ago

Rules for the Administration of Employment of Foreigners in China

China Daily  

Order of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the PRC The Decision of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security on Amending the Provisions on the Employment Administration of Foreigners in China, as deliberated and adopted at the 116th executive meeting of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security on January 22, 2017, upon deliberation …

Procedures for foreigners working in China
7 years, 4 months ago

Procedures for foreigners working in China

China Daily  

Foreigners who want to work in China should first get in touch with a valid Chinese employer who has an employment license for foreigners issued by related labour administrative bureaus. Employers of foreigners should get employment permits for their foreign employees within 15 days after their entry into China by providing related documents. Foreign employees who have received their employment …

Requirements for foreigners working in China
7 years, 4 months ago

Requirements for foreigners working in China

China Daily  

According to Article 41 of the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China: Foreigners who work in China shall obtain work permits and work-type residence permits in accordance with relevant regulations. No entities or individuals shall employ foreigners who have no work permits or work-type residence permits. They shall: Apply online from outside China for a …

Employment License of Foreigners in China
8 years, 4 months ago

Employment License of Foreigners in China

China Daily  

Department in charge: Department of Employment and Unemployment Insurance Telephone: 0571-85155710 Applicants: Employed foreigners without permanent resident status in China within the administrative region of Zhejiang Province and their employers. Relevant policy: Rules for the Administration of Employment of Foreigners in China, promulgated jointly by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Foreign …

Qualifications for Foreigners to Work in China
8 years, 4 months ago

Qualifications for Foreigners to Work in China

China Daily  

Any foreigners seeking employment in China shall meet the following conditions: a. 18 years of age or older and in good health; b. with professional skills and job experience required for the work of intended employment; c. without a criminal record; d. with a clearly-defined employer; e. with a valid passport or other international travel documents in lieu of the …

Foreigners will be faced with a question of identity
12 years, 9 months ago

Foreigners will be faced with a question of identity

China Daily  

Download Mike Jones took his passport and rental contract to Shuangjing police station in Beijing's Chaoyang district on Sunday. At a counter with a sign reading "Temporary residence registration for foreigners", a policewoman took Jones' passport and checked that his visa was in order. Citizens of the ROK, the US, Canada, Russia and Japan were the top five nationalities involved …

Foreigners will be faced with a question of identity
12 years, 9 months ago

Foreigners will be faced with a question of identity

China Daily  

Download Mike Jones took his passport and rental contract to Shuangjing police station in Beijing's Chaoyang district on Sunday. At a counter with a sign reading "Temporary residence registration for foreigners", a policewoman took Jones' passport and checked that his visa was in order. Citizens of the ROK, the US, Canada, Russia and Japan were the top five nationalities involved …

Foreigners face visa scrutiny
12 years, 10 months ago

Foreigners face visa scrutiny

China Daily  

Download Popular Beijing spots for foreigners, such as Sanlitun and university areas, will be targeted by police in a new drive against visitors who commit crimes, outstay their visas or gain illegal employment, authorities said on Monday. Police have already posted information about the campaign in Korean in Wangjing, Chaoyang district, where about 40,000 foreigners, mostly Korean, live, Lin said. …

Law leaves foreign firms insecure
13 years, 5 months ago

Law leaves foreign firms insecure

China Daily  

Law leaves foreign firms insecure Updated: 2011-10-21 09:00 By Yan Yiqi and Chen Xin Foreigners have reason to welcome the benefits the law will offer, but the financial implications worry some. Yong Kai / for China Daily Legislation has taken effect that stretches the social safety net to include foreigners For Richard Altman, president of FairKlima Capital, a venture capital …

Authorities to tighten rules for expatriate workers
14 years, 11 months ago

Authorities to tighten rules for expatriate workers

China Daily  

进入英语学习论坛下载音频 去听写专区一展身手 A proposal for improving the laws and regulations for foreigners working in China was submitted to the National People's Congress on March 9, and preparation to amend the Law on Control of the Entry and Exit of Aliens is now under way. "Some expatriates come to China on tourist or business visas, but work here after entering the …

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