Live Stream = Illegal Working? Making money from live streams in China as a foreigner? It's possible. 🚫 However, most foreign influencers are doing it illegally. Tourist visa, student visa, Q1 family visa — NONE let you work. Live streaming for money IS work, according to Article 41 of the Exit & Entry Law. What happens if you get caught? • ¥5,000 - ¥20,000 fine • 5-15 days detention • Deportation • 1-5 YEAR entry ban 💰 You also MUST pay Chinese taxes. All income from streams in China is China-source income. Tax rate: 20%-40% on labor payments. Platforms must withhold tax — but if they don't, it's still YOUR problem. 🏢 You can't register as a solo business. Foreigners can't be 个体户 (individual proprietors). MCN companies have foreign investment restrictions too. ✅ 3 steps to do it legally: -Get a Z visa + work permit -Sign with a licensed platform or MCN -Let them handle your tax withholding Don't risk your life in China over a side hustlem #涉外律师 #外国人在中国 #foreignersinchina #未来工作方式 #expats #直播 #涉外律师 #外国人在中国工作 #非法工作

🇨🇳 China Tightens Rules for Influencers China is rolling out new regulations that will reshape how influencers share content online. 👉 Only those with university degrees or verified professional training can now discuss specialized topics like medicine, finance, law, education, or health. The move is part of China’s wider effort to reduce misinformation and ensure that expert advice online comes from qualified professionals. ⚠️ Influencers who ignore the rules risk: • Account suspension or permanent closure • Fines up to ¥100,000 (~$14,000) Major platforms such as Douyin (TikTok China), Weibo, and Bilibili will now verify the credentials of creators before allowing professional-topic content. 🎯 The goal: to make social media a space where credible information thrives and the public can trust what they see online. 📍 Source: The Business Magnets / official Chinese reports #China #Influencers #SocialMedia #Regulations #Douyin #Weibo #Bilibili #HafrikNews