China: Employee Benefits & Compensation

On June 1, 2026, the State Council promulgated the Regulations of the State Council on Outbound Investment (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations"). The Regulations, consisting of 34 articles, shall take effect on July 1, 2026, and apply to activities in which domestic investors in China directly or indirectly acquire equity, assets, or other related interests in enterprises in other countries (regions).

Non-compete clauses serve as a critical mechanism for enterprises to safeguard trade secrets and preserve their competitive advantage in China's increasingly dynamic environment.

7 月9 日，天津人社局网站公布《关于印发<天津市企业新型学徒制实施办法>的通知 》。