According to the law "Rules for the Administration of Employment of Foreigners in China" which is promulgated jointly by the Ministry of Labor, Ministry of public Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of the People's Republic of China on 22 January 1996, the foreigners can work in China. The term "foreigners" in these Rules refers to the persons, who under the Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China, do not have Chinese nationality．The term "employment of foreigners in China" in these Rules refers to acts of foreigners without permanent residence status to engage in remunerative work within Chinese territory in accordance with it laws.

According to the law "Rules for the Administration of Employment of Foreigners in China", any expats seeking employment in China shall meet the following conditions:(1) 18 years of age or older and in good health; (2) With professional skills and job experience required for the work of intended employment; (3) With no criminal record; (4) A clearly-defined employer; (5) With valid passport other international travel document in lieu of the passport.

According to the law "Rules for the Administration of Employment of Foreigners in China", the labor administrative authorities of the people's government of the provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government and those at the prefecture and city level with their authorization are responsible for the administration of employment of foreigners in China.

The Employment License and the Employment Permit shall be designed and prepared exclusively by the Ministry of Labor. And the Employment Permit of the employed foreigner shall cease to be effective upon the expiration of the term of the labor contract between the foreigner and his employer. After the termination of the labor contract between the foreign employee and his employer, the employer should promptly report it to the labor and public security authorities, return the Employment Permit and the residence certificate of the said foreigner, and go through formalities for his exit from China.