The new PRC Social Insurance Law, came into effect on 1 July 2011, indicates that foreigner working in China are able to participate in the Chinese social security system. A foreigner who has the work permit for foreigners, a foreign expert certificate, a foreign journalist card or a permanent residence permit for foreigners must participate in the social insurance system. According to the insurance law, within 30 days after obtaining a work permit, the unit in China which employs the expatriate shall apply for social insurance registration for him or her. Expatriate employees are entitled to pension benefits at the statutory retirement age, i.e. 60 for men and 55 for women, provided that contributions have been accumulatively paid for 15 years. Furthermore, after an expatriate participates in the social insurance system, he or she will be allowed to transfer his or her pension, medical and unemployment insurance relationships when her or she moves to another city for employment.