State Taxation Administration Responds to Strict Checks on Social Insurance Bases in Many Places, Says It Will Advance by Category and in Steps and Not Apply a One-Size-Fits-All Approach

On August 14, 2026, the State Taxation Administration responded to concerns about the tax burden triggered by the recent acceleration in many places of efforts to solidify corporate social insurance contribution bases, making clear that it will advance in stages and will not carry out a centralized clearing of arrears.