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Contracting Freelancers In China
Personnel are among any organizations most important assets. To meet personnel needs, organizations in China have the possibility to directly hire employees, make use of work placement constructions or engage freelance personnel. The Contracting Freelancers In China course is offered at Institute for China Studies.

Expanding In China - Setting Up A Branch Office
In this Expanding In China - Setting Up A Branch Office course from Institute for China Studies you will learn about the roles and responsibilities of representatives at both the parent company and branch level, the management of company seals, and the accounting and tax frameworks applicable to each type of branch office.

Due Diligence Essentials For Business With China-Based Enterprises
This Due Diligence Essentials For Business With China-Based Enterprises course from Institute for China Studies focuses on the essentials of desktop research based basic due diligence that should be performed at minimum when verifying the merit of a customer or supplier originating from mainland China.

Individual Employment Contracts in China
In the Individual Employment Contracts in China course from Institute for China Studies, you will gain a solid understanding of the various types of employment contracts used in China, covering individual, collective, and part-time arrangements, and the legal requirements for executing each.

Navigating China's Foreign Investment Landscape
In this Navigating China's Foreign Investment Landscape course from Institute for China Studies China you will gain a comprehensive understanding of China’s foreign investment management system and how the investment process is structured.

Essentials For Market and Industry Analysis In China
In the Essentials For Market and Industry Analysis In China course from Institute for China Studies, you will learn the skills required to perform market and industry research in China.

Employment Strategies in China
Rather than teaching regulations in isolation, the Employment Strategies in China program from Institute for China Studies connects law to practice through case studies, real-world examples, and guidance on contracts, payroll, labor dispatch, tax exposure, and social security obligations.

China Coaching Programme
The China Coaching Programme course from Institute for China Studies supports working professionals and business executives making better informed business decisions via executive coaching.

Labor Law Compliance in China
In the Labor Law Compliance in China course from Institute for China Studies, you will explore the intersection of labor rights, diversity and inclusion, supply chain responsibility, and community engagement, equipping participants with the tools to navigate both regulatory requirements and societal expectations.

Japanese
The aim of every Japanese language course at the University of Southampton is to enable you to communicate in your target language (TL) at that particular level and in your particular area of interest.

Improving Sales Via Industry Analysis In China
In the Improving Sales Via Industry Analysis In China course from Institute for China Studies you will develop a better understanding of how to define China’s dynamic industry environment, identify current and expected future industry developments, and master tools, techniques, and best practices to perform industry analysis.

Optimizing Profit Repatriation From China Via Dividend Payments
In Optimizing Profit Repatriation From China Via Dividend Payments course from Institute for China Studies, you will learn the ins and outs of processing dividend payments from China.

Structuring Employment in China
In this Structuring Employment Contracts In China course from Institute for China Studies you will develop a deeper understanding of the different types of employment contracts related to individual, collective and parttime employment, as well as the requirements for conclusion of these types of contracts.

Entering China - Setting Up A Representation Office
In this Entering China - Setting Up A Representation Office course from Institute for China Studies you will learn the organizational, personnel, legal and compliance aspects of setting up a Representative Office in Mainland China.

China Secondment - Tax Implications for Cross-border Labour Dispatch
In this China Secondment - Tax Implications for Cross-border Labour Dispatch course from Institute for China Studies the corporate income tax implications for organizations as well as the Individual income tax implications for secondees are discussed in detail.

Payroll, Social Security, And Income Tax In China
In this Payroll, Social Security, And Income Tax In China course from Institute for China Studies you will gain an in-depth understanding of China’s payroll system, its social security system and individual income tax framework, including the rights and obligations that apply to both employer and employees.

Better Understanding Market Dynamics In China
In the Better Understanding Market Dynamics In China course from Institute for China Studies you will explore developments in the Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental domains, on national, provincial and regional levels to determine the influence on your market of interest.
Southeast Asian Architecture
In the Southeast Asian Architecture programme at Study In Bali, you’ll spend 15 transformative weeks diving deep into Southeast Asia’s architectural heritage.
Certificate in Chinese and American Studies - Master of Arts in International Affairs
Throughout the Certificate in Chinese and American Studies - Master of Arts in International Affairs course from Johns Hopkins SAIS Hopkins-Nanjing Center for Chinese and American Studies you'll gain a professional edge in your career and further your Hopkins-Nanjing Center studies.
Chinese Language and Culture (Summer)
This Chinese Language and Culture (Summer) program offered by National Taiwan University has been designed for students of all levels, beginning or advanced, who want to learn Chinese fluently. Additionally, in class curriculum provides opportunities for interaction and improving communication abilities.