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China’s Labour Disputes Interpretation II: official text

Scope: Mainland China · effective 1 September 2025Source checked: 3 October 2026

Statutory textSource published: 31 July 2025Effective date: 1 September 2025In effectCoverage / exclusions: This judicial interpretation applies to labour disputes in Mainland China. It does not apply to Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan. Specific provisions may have particular conditions, such as those relating to foreign workers or specific types of employment relationships.

The Supreme People’s Court published this interpretation covering several issues in labour-dispute proceedings, including non-compete clauses, mixed employment, and social insurance disputes. It takes effect on 1 September 2025.

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The official text states an effective date of 1 September 2025. Its application requires attention to the dispute’s facts and relevant timing. Article 21 also repeals Article 32(1) of Interpretation (I) and states that any inconsistent prior interpretations are superseded.

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