Chapter l General Provisions

Article 1 These Rules are formulated in accordance with the provisions of the relevant laws and decrees for the purpose of strengthening the admiministration of employment of foreigners in China

Article 2 The term "foreigners"in these Rules refers to the persons，who under the Nationality Law ont1e 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．

Article 3 These Rules shall apply to employed foreigners within Chinese territory and their employers． These Rules shall not apply t。foreigners who enjoy diplomatic privileges and immunities employed by foreign embassies or consulates，or the offices of the United Nations and other international organizations in China．

Article 4 The labour administrative authorities of the people's govemmer1t 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 China.