Are you aware of the latest labour law updates in China? We highlight the essential legal changes you should pay attention to across the key states in China!
Increase in Minimum Wage
| Location | Effective Date | Minimum Wage per Month (RMB) |
| Tianjin City | September 2025 | 2510 |
| Changsha, Hunan Province | September 2025 | 2200 |
| Hengyang, Hunan Province | September 2025 | 2000 |
| Yueyang, Hunan Province | September 2025 | 2000 |
| Changde, Hunan Province | September 2025 | 2000 |
| Hefei, Anhui Province | September 2025 | 2320 |
| Wuhu, Anhui Province | September 2025 | 2170 |
Adjust to Tax-Exempt Threshold for Severance Payments
| Location | Effective Date | Tax-Exempt Threshold for Severance Payment (RMB) |
| Shanghai City | July 2025 | 447624 |
Increase In the Contribution Base Cap of Non-Taxable Housing Fund
| Location | Effective Date | Contribution Base Cap of Non-Taxable Housing Fund (RMB) |
| Beijing City | July 2025 | 35811 |
| Shanghai City | July 2025 | 37302 |
| Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province | July 2025 | 31100 |
| Guiyang, Guizhou Province | January 2025 | 25392 |
| Kunming, Yunnan Province | January 2025 | 32470 |
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