China's State Taxation Administration (STA) released the Announcement on the Continuation of Implementation of Individual Income Tax Preferential Policies on 18th August 2023.

"The further four year extension of China’s policy of non-taxable allowances for foreign employees on certain expenses including children’s education, housing and language training which will now remain implemented until 31st December 2027 has also been highly welcomed. With the pandemic significantly reducing the international talent pool throughout China, this will help to curb outflows of qualified international talent and in time attract talent from overseas back to China – creating an international professional environment and offering HR departments in multinationals greater control over talent deployment. It also gives reassurance to professionals and families that are committed long-term to their lives and careers in China."

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Notice on Cancellation of Pre-entry Testing Requirements for Visitors to China.

Starting from 30th August 2023, travellers to China are no longer required to undergo COVID-19 PCR test or Antigen Rapid Test before entering China. Visitors will not be required to declare the test result in the Health Declaration Card for Entry/Exit.

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