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On 13 September 2024, the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress adopted the Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Implementing the Gradual Raising of the Statutory Retirement Age (the "Decision"), marking the start of China's gradual retirement-age reform and the extension of social insurance contribution periods. Effective from 1 September 2025, the Interpretation (II) of the Supreme People's Court on Issues Concerning the Application of Law in the Trial of Labour Dispute Cases (SPC Interpretation No. 12 [2025]) further clarified that agreements under which employees waive their statutory social insurance rights are invalid, reinforcing employers' compliance obligations.

In addition, the Interim Provisions on Protecting the Basic Rights and Interests of Over-age Workers, which took effect nationwide on 1 July 2026, establish a new framework for managing retired and over-age workers. The 15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of Human Resources and Social Security (2026-2030), released in July 2026, also highlights stronger social insurance enforcement, enhanced supervision of social security funds, and greater employer accountability.

Against a backdrop of rising labour costs and increasing regulatory scrutiny, businesses must navigate evolving requirements relating to social insurance compliance, delayed retirement and workforce management.

This programme explores the latest developments in social insurance, the Housing Provident Fund and Individual Income Tax (IIT), helping organisations strengthen compliance, mitigate employment risks and optimise labour costs.

Key Topics
1. Understanding China's Social Insurance and Housing Provident Fund Systems
• Fundamental concepts of the social insurance and housing provident fund systems
• Key functions, benefits and practical applications
2. Major Implications of Recent Policy Developments
• Impact of the Decision on delayed retirement and extended pension contribution requirements
• Key social insurance implications arising from the SPC's Labour Dispute Interpretation (II)
• Implications of the Interim Provisions on Protecting the Basic Rights and Interests of Over-age Workers for employers
• Social security enforcement and compliance trends under the 15th Five-Year Plan
3. In-depth Review of Work-related Injury and Maternity Insurance Schemes
• Practical approaches to preventing and mitigating employment-related risks
4. Legal Consequences of Non-compliance with Social Insurance and Housing Provident Fund Requirements
• Potential liabilities and effective risk mitigation strategies
5. Leveraging Social Insurance, Housing Provident Fund and Individual Income Tax Arrangements to Optimise Employment Costs, including:
• Optimising remuneration structures
• Reviewing employment models
• Enhancing engagement and cooperation arrangements

Target Audience
This course is suitable for business owners, senior executives, and HR, finance, accounting, legal and compliance professionals responsible for workforce management and compliance matters in Mainland China, as well as anyone interested in the latest developments in social insurance, the housing provident fund and individual income tax systems.

This workshop will be conducted in Cantonese. Please refer to the Chinese version for details.

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DISCLAIMER
Speakers' presentations at this event are intended for educational purposes only and do not replace independent professional judgment. Statements of fact and opinions expressed during this event are those of the speakers and participants and, unless expressly stated to the contrary, are not the opinion or position of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, its members, or its committees. The Chamber does not endorse or approve, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, accuracy or completeness of the information presented. Attendees should note that, with the approval of speakers, this event may be recorded, and possibly published on the Chamber's website in audio and/or video formats without further notice.

Recording, duplication or distribution of the contents of the online event is prohibited without prior written permission from the Chamber.

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Speaker(s)

Echo Liu, Partner, Guangdong Zhuoxin Law Firm

Language

Cantonese

Date and Time

2026/09/23 14:30 to 17:30

Venue

Chamber Theatre, 22/F United Centre

Media

Closed to media

Enquiries

Cathy Chan
Tel: 28231282
Email: [email protected]

Fee

Members @ HK$900 / Non-Members @ HK$1,100
+$60 for booking offline
Members enjoy 30% discount with BOC HKGCC VISA Card

Notes

- Bookings are only confirmed upon receipt of payment, on a first come first served basis.
- Booking transfer is allowed for corporate members with advanced notice, walk-ins are normally not accepted.
- The Chamber reserves the right to decline any booking or cancel the event. In such case, a full refund of the participation fee will be issued.
- No refund will be made for last minute cancellations or no-shows. If the booking is cancelled at least 7 days before the event, and in such cases the refund will be subjected to a 10% administration fee, or HK$100 deduction, whichever is higher.
- Members paying with their BOC HKGCC Visa Card will enjoy a 30% discount on their reservation. The discount is only applicable to the card holder, and does not extend to their guests. The discount cannot be used in conjunction with Chamber Coupons.
- A $60 handling fee per person will be charged for all offline bookings (e.g. fax, e-mail, post) for all Chamber events. Go online today by downloading our app or registering on the HKGCC website to save the environment and money.
- Priority is given to corporate members. The decision to accept or decline any booking shall be at sole discretion of the Chamber.
- The Chamber reserves the right to take photos and/or video recordings during the event. By attending, participants agree to the Chamber doing so, and that the Chamber may use such materials for archival, publicity, and marketing purposes.
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