Resources

Field observations and practical reference tools on social compliance, wages and China labour law.

These materials are provided free of charge for professionals, suppliers and other interested readers. They are intended as practical starting points, not legal advice.

Field Insights

Understanding Overtime in Chinese Factories
Field observations on worker preferences, income, production planning and the management decisions behind excessive overtime.

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China’s Legal Minimum Wage
For suppliers, buyers and auditors checking which monthly and part-time hourly wage tier applies to a location.
National rates as of 1 October 2026; local effective dates vary.

Minimum vs Living Wage in China
For readers comparing legal minimum wages with living wage benchmarks in eight Chinese cities.
Comparison assembled in August 2026; benchmark years: 2024 and 2025.

China Labour Law Reference
For readers locating selected Chinese labour provisions by topic, with Chinese originals and unofficial English translations.
Dates are given with individual laws; there is no single review date for the collection.

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