China Public Holiday 2025 Schedule - China Briefing
2024年11月12日 · Starting January 1, 2025, there will be some notable changes to public holidays compared to 2024. The total number of holidays for all citizens will increase by two days, with one additional day added to both the Spring Festival and Labor Day. The State Council has also decided to optimize the holiday arrangements further.
Decoding China's Import-Export Trends 2024-25 - China Briefing
On November 7, 2024, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) released statistics showing that China’s goods exports in October far exceeded expectations. Exports increased by 11.2 percent year-on-year in RMB terms and 12.7 percent in dollar terms, marking the largest expansion since March 2023.
China’s FDI Trends 2024: Key Sources, Destinations, and Sectors
2024年11月6日 · Encouragingly, the first nine months of 2024 have demonstrated signs of recovery, with China attracting RMB 640.6 billion (US$90.26 billion) in foreign investment. Notably, there has been an 11.4 percent increase in new foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs), with high-tech manufacturing, medical equipment, and professional technical services experiencing substantial growth in foreign capital ...
Minimum Wages in China: A Complete Guide - China Briefing
2025年1月3日 · Minimum wages in China continue to rise. As of January 3, 2025, Shanghai has the highest monthly minimum wage among 31 provinces (RMB 2,690/US$370 per month), and Beijing has the highest hourly minimum wage (RMB 26.4/US$3.7 per hour). 27 regions – Anhui, Beijing, Chongqing, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong (including Shenzhen), Hainan, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi ...
Understanding China’s Key Economy Indicators for Q3 2024
2024年10月24日 · China’s economy faced significant headwinds throughout the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, yet still managed to avoid a severe downturn thanks to an unexpected rebound in September.While economic indicators in July and August pointed toward a potential contraction—largely driven by a persistent slump in the real estate sector, weak consumer demand, and fiscal strain on local governments ...
China Permanent Residence Application: The Process in Shanghai
UPDATE (September 20, 2023): China will issue an upgraded version of the Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card from December 1, 2023, with design improvements and enhanced functionality. Key changes include a new design with a five-star element, advanced security features, an extended 18-digit card number, and increased functionality for managing personal affairs online.
The Middle Class in China - Growth, Policy, and Consumption
2023年5月24日 · Spending power in China. China’s median disposable income per capita reached RMB 31,370 in 2022, a year-year-on-year increase of 4.7 percent. This figure has more than doubled from the RMB 15,632 recorded in 2013.
China National Holidays 2024 and Schedule of Adjusted Working …
2023年10月25日 · The State Council released the official China Public Holiday 2024 schedule through its Circular of the General Office of the State Council on the Arrangement of Public Holidays in 2024 (see here for the official source) on October 25, 2023.. As is traditional, the holiday schedule features two major week-long holidays: Spring Festival (also known as Chinese New Year) and the National Day ...
2024 Guidelines for Foreigners to Live and Work in China
2024年2月6日 · Foreign travelers can make hotel reservations online using the Ctrip International version Trip.com APP or by contacting hotels via phone. It’s important to note that some hotels may have limitations and might not be able to accommodate foreign guests, so it’s advisable to inquire in advance about their policies regarding foreign guests.. Upon check-in at the hotel, guests are required to ...
Foreigner’s Work Permit in China: No Physical Card Starting Dec. 1
2024年11月28日 · The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security has announced that effective December 1, 2024, the Foreigner’s Work Permit will be integrated into the social security card. This integration will streamline processes by embedding work permit information directly into the social security card, offering enhanced convenience for …