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  • A startup or an established company, which should I choose?

    A startup or an established company, which should I choose?

    January 28, 2026

    For job seekers, choosing between a startup company and a more established, larger enterprise can be a challenge. Here are some key comparisons to help guide your decision.

  • Will my residence permit be canceled after I change the job?

    January 23, 2026

    After your resignation, you should visit the exit-entry authority within 10 days with your resignation certificate to cancel your work and residence permits.

  • What is the evaluation criteria for applying for a Foreigner's Work Permit?

    What is the evaluation criteria for applying for a Foreigner's Work Permit?

    January 23, 2026

    Please visit the following link to check evaluation criteria for foreigners employed in China.

  • Employment contract expiration: Key questions answered

    Employment contract expiration: Key questions answered

    January 19, 2026

    The expiration of an employment contract is a common situation in the workplace, yet many employees are unsure how to respond when it happens.

  • Three communication formulas every job seeker should know

    Three communication formulas every job seeker should know

    January 14, 2026

    Here's a practical guide to using three formulas to communicate more efficiently.

  • Prenatal leave: Eligibility and pay

    Prenatal leave: Eligibility and pay

    January 07, 2026

    What is prenatal leave and how is salary paid during prenatal leave?

  • Statutory leave policies for new employees in Shanghai

    Statutory leave policies for new employees in Shanghai

    December 22, 2025

    Here are the answers from the Shanghai Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau for the frequently asked questions about the leave policies in China.

  • Practical guide to probationary periods in Shanghai

    Practical guide to probationary periods in Shanghai

    December 09, 2025

    For employees, entering the workplace often involves a probationary period. Here is a reference guide answering some frequently asked questions.

  • Caregiver leave rules and eligibility conditions in Shanghai

    Caregiver leave rules and eligibility conditions in Shanghai

    December 05, 2025

    The newly revised regulations on the protection of the rights and interests of the elderly in Shanghai took effect on Nov 1, introducing a caregiver leave system.

  • Infographic | 2026 statutory holiday overtime pay calendar

    Infographic | 2026 statutory holiday overtime pay calendar

    December 02, 2025

    China has announced the 2026 statutory holiday schedule. If you are required to work during these holidays, here's a guide to your overtime pay entitlements.

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FAQs

  • A startup or an established company, which should I choose?
  • Will my residence permit be canceled after I change the job?
  • What is the evaluation criteria for applying for a Foreigner's Work Permit?
  • Employment contract expiration: Key questions answered