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China Mandates Employer Contributions to Social Benefits Amid Widespread Concern

China’s new rule requiring all employers to fund employee benefits has sparked fears among small business owners and workers over job security and rising costs.

By Eleanor Vance • August 29, 2025 3 MIN READ

A scene outside a maternity hospital in Beijing last year. Starting September 1, all Chinese employers are required to contribute to employee benefit programs covering pensions, medical care, maternity leave, and more.

Price Johnson, COO of Cephalofair Games, revealed that his company had to leave merchandise stranded at a Chinese port for nearly two months when tariffs were first introduced.

Small Businesses Step Up to Support Pride Festivals Amid Declining Corporate Sponsorship

As major corporations reduce their backing, local small businesses are increasingly stepping in to fund Pride events, supporting both LGBTQ+ communities and their local economies.

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Bivo, a water bottle company in Richmond, Vermont, faces tariffs up to 47% on imported goods.

Small Businesses Face Significant Challenges Amid U.S.-China Tariff Adjustments

A Vermont-based water bottle company struggles to survive the financial strain caused by U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, despite recent tariff reductions.

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How Tariffs Threaten a Family Business and Holiday Traditions

A San Diego entrepreneur reflects on the growing challenges his family-owned board game company faces amid new tariffs, revealing broader concerns within the business community about the current administration's trade policies.

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China Mandates Employer Contributions to Social Benefits Amid Widespread Concern

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China Mandates Employer Contributions to Social Benefits Amid Widespread Concern

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Small Businesses Step Up to Support Pride Festivals Amid Declining Corporate Sponsorship