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China Labor: Foreign Workers — Contract, Work Permit & SI Alignment

Labor relationship, employer authorization, permit match, and immigration status are four different questions.

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Direct answer: Align title, city, employer entity and permits before start; re-screen on every material change.

Child of the national workforce desk. Not legal advice. Chinese statutes, SPC interpretations and local rules control. Last checked: August 2026.

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Use parent tools: hierarchy badges · national/local matrix · decision trees · evidence pack. Outputs: configure · document · calendar · preserve · escalate.

Checklist

  • [ ] Facts mapped to parent event
  • [ ] National vs local variable identified
  • [ ] Documents listed / gaps flagged
  • [ ] Parent handoff pack completed

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