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In force 1 Jan 2024
In force Taxation

CIPS expansion and RMB-payment internationalisation continued

The Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) was further expanded through 2024–2025, with new participating banks across the BRI corridor and continued growth of RMB cross-border settlement volumes. Practical relevance for foreign workers: easier outbound remittance of RMB salaries through expanded correspondent-bank coverage, though SAFE's annual US$50,000-per-individual currency-conversion cap remains in force.

Who it affects: Foreign workers receiving RMB-denominated salaries; international remittance flows.

State Council of the People's Republic of China ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 1 Jan 2024
In force Taxation

Individual Income Tax thresholds and special-additional-deduction parameters updated

The State Administration of Taxation maintained the 5,000 RMB/month basic deduction (60,000 RMB/year) and the schedule of special additional deductions (housing, education, parents, mortgage interest), with annual adjustments to certain rates. Foreign workers exceeding 183 days per year are taxable on worldwide income unless qualifying for the 6-year non-domiciled-resident grace period.

Who it affects: All Chinese tax residents — including foreign workers exceeding the 183-day-per-year threshold.

State Administration of Taxation ↗ · State Council of the People's Republic of China ↗ · verified 2026-04-19