Table.Briefings

General

Negative List for market access identifying likely no-go business areas

"Negative list" sounds particularly restrictive at first, but the instrument is a step forward compared to the positive list: China allows investment in all areas that are not explicitly restricted by the list. In the current fourth version of the list, the number of regulated areas decreases further.

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Childcare Leave in China

The introduction of childcare leave in China is intended to help drive up the birth rate again. The leave is limited to only a few days, which is far less than what is customary in Europe. But it is a start that can be expanded upon in the future. However, the rules vary considerably from province to province.

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