China: Maternity Leave Policy

98 calendar days (include weekends and statutory public holidays)

Maternity leaves must be taken continuously

• Maternity allowance is paid by the maternity insurance fund provided the employee is covered by maternity insurance. The amount is based on the employing unit's average monthly salary for the previous year. 
• If she is not covered by maternity insurance, the allowance will be paid by the employer based on her salary before maternity leave. 
• The above arrangement is the same for the medical expenses incurred on childbirth or miscarriage.

• Entitled to 1 hour breastfeeding break during working hours each day during lactation period. 
• For multiple births, an additional one-hour breastfeeding break will be added for each additional baby. 
• Employers must not assign female employees who are breastfeeding a baby under 1 year of age to work tasks requiring physical intensity stipulated by the state, or to other work that is prohibited during the lactation period. Employer must not assign them to work overtime or night shifts.

• Birth Certificate 
• Marriage Certificate 
• Medical Certificate from the hospital (Hospital Discharge Summary) 
• Application Form and Proof of Maternity Insurance Contributions