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Social Security Enforcement Fuels Heated Debate in China

Impacts on SMEs and Comparative Pension System Developments in China, the US, and the UK

Aug 11, 2025
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🚨 Policy Spotlight: The Supreme Court Lowers the Boom

From 1 September 2025, China’s Supreme People’s Court will enforce a stricter-than-ever interpretation of the Social Insurance Law.
The ruling states that any agreement between employer and employee to waive or reduce mandatory social security payments is legally invalid.

What used to be a “grey zone” …

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