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China Labor: SPC Interpretation II (2025) Employer Control Ledger

1 September 2025 interpretation themes every foreign employer should map into policy.

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Direct answer: Update co-employment, fixed-term, double-wage, non-compete, foreign-national, and reinstatement playbooks against the official Chinese text.

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.

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

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