| Area | 6,341 km2 (2,448 sq mi) | |
| Population | 24,870,895 | |
| Nominal GDP (total) | ¥3.87 trillion/$608 billion |
| CPI ( 2021) | 101.700 |
| Average Salary (per month) | ￥6378 |
| Social Security Fund ( according to average salary) | ￥1286.46 |
Shanghai is one of the four direct-administered municipalities of the People’s Republic of China, governed by the State Council. The city is located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River flowing through it. With a population of 24.28 million as of 2019, it is the most populous urban area in China and the most populous city proper in the world. Shanghai is a global center for finance, research, technology, manufacturing, and transportation, and the Port of Shanghai is the world’s busiest container port.
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Labor Laws in China
Working hours in China
The People’s Republic of China operates with a standard five-day working week that should not surpass 8 hours of work per day or 44 hours per week. Companies typically run on an 8 am to 6 pm schedule with a one-hour lunch break.
China social security in Shanghai
Insurance entitlement
| Employees, referring to Residents legally employed by enterprises, public institutions, social organisations, individual businesses, and other organizations legally registered in the Mainland. | Five types of insurance, including the basic pension, medical insurance, work-related injury insurance, unemployment insurance, and maternity insurance for employees. This will be compulsory under the measures. |
| Residents legally engaged as a sole trader in the Mainland; and who are flexibly employed and have obtained the residence permits needed for Residents. | Two types of insurance, including basic pension and basic medical insurance for employees. This will not be compulsory under the new measures. |
| Residents living in the Mainland who have obtained the residence permits for Residents but are not employed. | Two types of insurance, including basic pension and basic medical insurance for urban and rural residents. This will not be compulsory under the new measures. |
| Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan students studying in the Mainland colleges. | One type of insurance, ie urban and rural residents basic medical insurance. This will be compulsory under the measures. |
Individual income tax
China has adjusted tax brackets and changed residency rules in order to reduce the tax burden on low-income earners, with new special additional deductions available for resident taxpayers.
The Individual Income Tax is calculated on an annual basis. We will automatically withhold taxes in advance on a monthly basis on the accumulated income and deductions. Individuals may have additional taxes or tax returns to claim through the annual settlement process.
Paid time off
| Under 1 year of employment | no leave entitlement |
| 1-10 years of employment | 5 days of paid leave annually |
| 10-20 years of employment | 10 days of paid leave annually |
| 20+ years of employment | 15 days of paid leave annually |
