In Chinese labor law, social security benefits are a payment which all full time employees are entitled to receive.

The China Employment Act Section 76 provides that all full-time employees are entitled to benefits for retirement, medical, work injury, unemployment, and maternity. Survivor’s benefits are also covered.  The several social insurance schemes in China aim to achieve the policy goal of providing security to all members of society. China follows the best practices from the International Labor Organization in structuring its social security benefits.

Learn more about China’s social security requirements here.