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MAPROC Members, the
Chinese authorities
are also said to be
stepping up enforcement
of other rules and regulations
applying to foreigners
on the mainland. A recent
letter circulating on
the mainland warns foreigners
with residence permits
in China to make sure
they register with their
local police station
within 24 hours of arriving
in China, and every
time they return to
the mainland from abroad
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Shanghai
Expats Now Eligible
for Social Security
and Pensions,
news on 27-Nov-09
SHANGHAI,
Nov. 25 – Shanghai’s
Human Resources and
Social Security Bureau
has announced rules
to extend the city’s
social security program
to expatriate employees.
The
moves mean that expats
will be able to claim
for coverage for sick
pay and work place
injuries provided
they pay into the
system. Previously
expatriate staff had
to contribute to commercial
insurance funds for
such coverage. Overseas
Chinese, Taiwanese,
Hong Kong and Macau
residents will also
be able to take advantage
of the new rules.
Expatriates will also
qualify for the city
pension scheme when
they reach retirement
age – 55 for women,
60 for men – provided
they have been making
payments for a “specified
period.” The scheme
is voluntary and has
just been announced
on the bureau’s web
site. Expatriates
leaving Shanghai prior
to retirement will
be able to withdraw
their contributions.
Shanghai is the first
Chinese city to offer
a social security
service to expatriate
residents.
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on October 2008. All right reserved by
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