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Foreigner Marriage in China: Legal Age 22/20 and Documents Checklist
Yes. A foreigner can legally marry in China — including marrying a Chinese citizen — as long as both parties meet the legal conditions and register the marriage
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What Happens If You Are Fired Unlawfully in China?
If your employer dismisses you without a lawful reason or the correct procedure, the termination is unlawful: under China’s Labor Contract Law you can dem
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Is Helping Someone Cross the Border Illegally a Crime in China?
Yes. If you organize, transport, or help arrange other people’s illegal crossing of China’s border, you are committing a crime, and depending on you
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What Happens to Your Pension If You Retire in China as a Foreigner?
Yes — if you built up the right to a pension while working here. A foreigner who is legally employed in China must join the social insurance system, and once yo
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Is Selling Personal Data a Crime in China?
Yes. Selling or providing someone’s personal information is a crime in China under Article 253-1 of the Criminal Law, and it is one of the easiest white-collar
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Is Money Laundering a Crime in China? Penalties and Rules
In short: yes. Money laundering is a crime under Article 191 of China’s Criminal Law. It covers seven categories of predicate offences, carries up to five
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Is Illegal Fundraising a Crime in China?
Yes. Raising money from the public in China without official approval is a crime. The umbrella term is illegal fundraising (feifa jizi), and depending on your i
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Can Foreigners Rent an Apartment in China?
Yes — foreigners can legally rent a home in China. No law reserves residential leases for Chinese citizens. What you do need is a valid passport (and, for
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How Long Can Police Detain You in China? Time Limits Explained
In short: in China the police cannot hold you indefinitely. Under the Criminal Procedure Law, questioning after a summons is capped at 12 hours (24 hours in esp
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Can You Sue a Doctor for Medical Malpractice in China?
Yes. If a doctor or hospital is at fault for harm you suffer during treatment in China, you can claim compensation, but you sue the medical institution rather t
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