HR Rules and Budgeting in China, Explained

webinar| 2 December 2025

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In this video, legal and HR experts cover essential employment issues for European SMEs in China, including how to calculate total employee costs by role and region, understand local incentive schemes, and plan budgets effectively.

Video Timeline

Part 1

– Legal and Practical HR Guide for SMEs in China

Part 2

– Strategic HR Budgeting in China

Part 3

– Panel Discussion

This recording of a workshop organised in November 2025 by the EU SME Centre and the European Chamber present best practices for labour contracts, including on termination via mutual agreement. With two keynote presentations and a panel discussion, participants also discuss the importance of employee handbooks for legal compliance, taxation, benefits, and practical options for employing staff before setting up a legal entity in China.

Do you have a question about HR regulations in China? Ask our experts for information and advice.

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EU SME Centre: China Market Research, Training, Advice | Get Ready for China
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