the minimum recruitment age is over 16 years old. Units of literature, art, sports and special arts and crafts that recruit minors under the age of 16 must abide by the relevant provisions of the state. If the employing unit illegally recruits minors under the age of 16, the labor administrative department shall order it to make corrections and impose a fine; If the circumstances are serious, the business license shall be revoked by the market supervision and management department.

Legal basis

Article 15 of the Labor Law of the People's Republic of China

prohibits employers from recruiting minors under the age of 16.

When employing minors under the age of 16, literary, art, sports and special arts and crafts units must abide by the relevant state regulations, go through the examination and approval procedures, and guarantee their right to compulsory education.