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 Guangzhou Likely to Raise Minimum Monthly Wage to Rmb860
The labour and social security bureau of Guangzhou recently issued a notice announcing that retrospective from 1 January 2008, with the exception of Huadu, Panyu, Conghua and Zengcheng ... (full story)

 New Rules on Environment and Livelihood Take Effect in February
The Administrative Measures for the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Electronic Waste, Measures for the Administration of Residential Housing Maintenance ... (full story)

 Base for Overtime Pay Includes Fringe Benefits and Bonus
According to the labour and wage department of the Guangdong Provincial Labour and Social Security Office, the correct way of calculating overtime pay in Guangdong is to take daily wage ... (full story)

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Issue 01, 2008 (01 January)
 Leader
Revised Industrial Restructuring Catalogue Seeks Public Consultation
The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) is currently seeking public opinion on its revised Catalogue for Guiding Industrial Restructuring ... (full story)

 Policy and Law
Lower Income Tax for Hong Kong Residents Working on the Mainland
Hong Kong residents working on the mainland should note that they are eligible for individual income tax reduction in the following nine items ... (full story)
Income from Stock Trading Temporarily Exempt from Individual Income Tax
The State Administration of Taxation (SAT) has introduced a new tax return for individuals with an annual income of over Rmb120,000 ... (full story)

 Local Policy
Private and Foreign Logistics Firms Jostle for YRD Market Shares
Over 400 of the world抯 top 500 firms are now investing in production facilities in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD), while many regional headquarters ... (full story)
Hangzhou's Yuhang District Sets Sights on Modern Services
Hangzhou's Yuhang district is making an all-out effort to develop modern services. According to statistics ... (full story)

 Industrial Policy
Karaoke Copyright Fee System in Place for Trial
The Ministry of Culture officially implemented the Guidelines for Karaoke Video Production in December 2007 ... (full story)
Cosmetics Ingredients Must be Labelled in Chinese
The Ministry of Health recently issued the Catalogue of International Standard Chinese Names of Ingredients of Cosmetics ... (full story)

 Services Sector
First Project Sponsor of Shanghai World Expo
The Shanghai World Expo Coordination Bureau signed an agreement with Crystal Digital Technology Co Ltd, appointing the company as the official multimedia design services supplier ... (full story)
European Enterprises Disgruntled with China's Business Environment
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC) published the results of its 2007 Business Confidence Survey, which show a growing dissatisfaction of European companies with the business environment ... (full story)

 2008 Olympics
Radio Traffic Control Likely During the Games
According to Xie Yuensheng, deputy director of the radio regulatory bureau under the Ministry of Information Industry ... (full story)

 Human Resources
Guangzhou Launches New Version of Labour Contract
Guangzhou's labour and social security bureau launched a new version of labour contract on 3 December 2007 for enterprises to download from its website for use ... (full story)
No Age or Gender Limit in Recruitment Ads
Starting from 2008, recruitment ads may not include any limits on the age, sex or education level of the applicants, or such practice will be considered employment discrimination ... (full story)

 Key to Economy and Trade
New Rules on Paid Annual Leave
The Regulations on Paid Annual Leave for Employees have finally gone into effect. The following are some issues of particular concern to Hong Kong businesses on the mainland ... (full story)