Foreign experts' rights and duties - Guide for foreign experts working in China

Contracts will be signed when the foreign expert works in China. It will ensure the cooperation between the two parties and protect their rights. Both parties should fulfill the rights and duties, and any problems or disputes should be dealt with according to the contract. XX_kv&mN,Iw
Foreign experts must obey the Chinese laws and regulations set by the governments at every level while working in China. Cases concerning foreign experts will be handled by the judicial departments and public security organs concerned, with the help of the State Bureau of Foreign Experts Affairs or the local offices of foreign affairs.
D-Nh"@)B:a;j According to the "Civil Lawsuit Law of the People's Republic of China", the "Administrative Lawsuit Law of the People's Republic of China" and the "Contract Law", foreign experts enjoy the same legal rights and duties as the citizens of the People's Republic of China. If the courts of the concerned foreign expert's country employ restrictions over the rights and duties of the Chinese citizens in their countries, then equivalent restrictions will be employed over these foreign experts in China.
V3k Th7Fc The rights and interests of foreign experts working in China are protected by the Chinese government. Foreign experts should carry out the agreements and employment contracts, which should provide clear items on foreign experts' insurance, medical care, holidays and other living conditions. If disputes occur, the experts can go to the arbitration board of foreign experts' contracts or to the local courts.
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~r1C5_4l8n Foreign expert can enjoy preferential treatment given by the Chinese government and will be praised or awarded for their good performance by the local governments or their work units. The highest award is the "Friendship Prize" given by the Chinese government.