On October 23, 2026, the HR Practice Mixer themed “HR Practice Mixer – Employment Risk Control, Fiscal Optimization & Residence‑Related Policies for Foreign Talents,” jointly organized by D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel, PHC Advisory, River Delta Law Firm and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, was successfully held at the Pearl Hall of Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning. The event brought together senior executives, HR directors and in-house legal professionals from foreign-funded and multinational enterprises, who engaged in in-depth sharing and lively discussions on core pain points including employment compliance, fiscal optimization and residence policies for foreign talents in China.
During the mixer, Mr. Charles Xu, Counsel of D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel, Mr. Devin Li, Deputy General Manager of PHC Advisory, and Ms. Liao Dan, Senior Partner of River Delta Law Firm, served as keynote speakers, delivering insightful presentations from the multi-dimensional perspectives of legal, fiscal, and labor law practices respectively.
Mr. Charles Xu and Mr. Devin Li opened the session by cutting into the dual perspectives of human resources and fiscal affairs, providing an in-depth analysis of how enterprises can achieve “cost reduction and efficiency enhancement” in the current economic environment. Combining rich practical cases, they detailed the legal compliance boundaries and fiscal planning space in the process of optimizing employment costs, emphasizing that enterprises should maximize human capital efficiency through scientific compensation structure design and employment model adjustments under the premise of legal compliance.
Mr. Charles focused on the legal risks and compliance pathways enterprises should pay attention to in employment model adjustments, labor contract design, and workforce optimization from the perspective of legal practice; Mr. Devin then shared key tax compliance points in cross-border employment and localized operations from the perspective of fiscal consulting, offering attendees reference solutions that combined strategic vision with practical value.
Subsequently, Ms. Liao Dan, Senior Partner of River Delta Law Firm, shared her insights on the widely concerned topic of “managing low-performing employees,” outlining key compliance points and risk prevention approaches in performance management from the perspective of labor law practice, providing useful references for participating enterprises.
The highlight of the event was an authoritative interpretation of “Residence Policies for Foreign Talents in China” delivered by an expert representative from the Nanjing Entry-Exit Administration Bureau. The expert focused on the application conditions and facilitation functions of the new version of the Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card (commonly known as the “Five-Star Card”), and systematically introduced work residence permits, business invitation letters, and compliance related to foreign-related employment. Regarding the common visa and residence issues in the employment and management of foreign employees, the expert provided detailed policy sorting and risk warnings, helping enterprises better understand and utilize the latest policy dividends and enhance the compliance management level of introducing and retaining foreign talents.
During the Q&A session, attendees actively raised questions and engaged in in-depth exchanges with the speakers on personalized issues such as visa conversion for foreign employees, practical operations for permanent residence applications, and evidence fixation in performance management. The on-site discussion atmosphere was lively and substantial, winning high recognition from all participants.
Following the formal discussions, guests enjoyed a guided City Walk along Yihe Road, further connecting with one another in a relaxed atmosphere and bringing the event to a successful close.
