CHINA
Location-specific wage standards may lead to higher wage
demands for some employees
At a glance:
The Chinese government has tightened enforcement of average wage
standards for work permit applications nationwide. As a result,
Beijing and Shanghai are now strictly applying the latest average
wage benchmarks for foreign work permits.
As a result, employers of Category A and Category B work permit
holders may need to review or increase these salaries to comply
with the newly applicable amounts. If Category A permits are
downgraded to Category B, additional supporting documents may be
required, which may lead to longer processing times for renewal
applications. The average wage standards are expected to be
adjusted annually.
