Forced Social Security in China Causes Mass Closures, $5B on Military Drills Ignites Public Anger

Forced Social Security in China Causes Mass Closures, $5B on Military Drills Ignites Public Anger

Sep 05, 2025 - 09:54
0

.

At the same time, starting on September 1, the CCP enforced mandatory social insurance payments. This has hit small and medium-sized businesses and workers hard. China’s Supreme Court had already ruled that any private agreement between employers and workers to skip social security was invalid. Companies caught violating must make back payments and face fines. In recent weeks, many businesses have shut down factories or outsourced hiring to avoid paying social security. Some owners chose to cut wages or lay off employees.

.

What's Your Reaction?

Like Like 0
Dislike Dislike 0
Love Love 0
Funny Funny 0
Wow Wow 0
Sad Sad 0
Angry Angry 0

Comments (0)

User