China's green cards for foreigners

[ahojunk]

Maybe I should look at applying for this permit!

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China to issue unified work permit for foreigners
(People's Daily Online) 18:23, September 09, 2016

Foreign expatriates in China will soon be able to apply for a unified work permit, as the country attempts to combine its two current foreigner work permits into one. China's plan to streamline the permit application process is intended to attract more skilled foreign talent.

In addition to unifying the permit itself, the process of applying for a permit will also be simplified, with more required components to be completed digitally. What's more, seven application documents, including official employment offers and bilingual resumes, will no longer be required. Expats will be issued a work permit card with a unique code that is valid for a lifetime, though the permits themselves will eventually expire.

A one-stop Internet system is currently being given a trial run. The system will be used nationwide to process and manage all the registered information of foreigners working in China.

With the adoption of the web system, Tianjin municipality streamlined the 18 steps previously required to apply for a foreign work permit, shaving 79 days off the approval time, according to Yuan Ying, director of the Tianjin Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs.

From October to March 2017, the reform will be implemented on a trial basis in Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin municipalities, as well as in Hebei, Anhui, Shandong, Guangdong and Sichuan provinces and the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, according to the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs.

Under the current system, foreigners working in China are required to apply for one of two types of permits: either a foreign expert work permit, provided by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs, or else an employment license for foreigners, issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. Once the two are unified, a single work permit will be available from the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs.

 

[ahojunk]

I am not sure of the accuracy of this article.
Why? It's sourced from the dubious New York Times.
Anyway, just sharing it here.

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Hoping to work in China? If you’re a class C foreigner, it may be tough

Reuters file photo - unskilled worker?​

BY DIDI KIRSTEN TATLOW
PUBLISHED: 10:15 AM, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016


BEIJING — If you’ve ever wondered what class of person you are, move to China and find out.

Starting Nov 1, the government will begin sorting foreigners into three categories: A, B and C. It is part of a new nationwide work permit system that aims to build an innovation-driven economy by “encouraging the top, controlling the middle and limiting the bottom” of foreigners in China, the state news media reported.

“It aims to better serve overseas talent coming to work in China,” said Mr Zhang Jianguo, the leader of the State Administration of Foreign Experts, which will run the system that is to go nationwide on April 1 after being tested in nine cities or provinces, including Beijing and Shanghai.

The planned change is creating a buzz among foreigners working here who are keen to know: How will the government classify me?

According to the most recent official figures, in the 2010 census, about 200,000 foreigners worked legally in China and an additional 400,000 were family dependents.

The number seems low. In an email interview, Mr Eric Liu, a consultant at Foreign HR, a human resources company based in Beijing, estimated that there were about 2 million in total in 2015, with up to 300,000 more working illegally, usually on tourist visas. China needs many more foreign workers, but it is often hard for them to receive visas, he said.

“Companies of every type need foreign workers for economic development, whether big state-owned enterprises or private companies,” he said.

The prospect of being classified is disconcerting to some. James, a former high school instructor in Wyoming who teaches kindergarten in Beijing, wondered how teachers would be defined. He asked to be identified only by his first name to avoid drawing negative attention from his employer.

“They haven’t released how the scoring system is going to work,” he said in an interview. “That’s a worry to me. I’d like to know how I can become an asset to China, and exactly where I stand.”

Teachers would probably be classified as Bs, said Mr Liu, who has studied the sparse information available.

James agreed. “Initially I had a very negative reaction to being Class B,” he said. He likened the feeling to “now I’m just a Class B foreign worker!”

Still, the new system, which will be computerised and linked with a photo ID and number for each worker — the old system was mostly paper-based — could bring benefits: “If it’s going to create more transparency and accountability, I think it’s going to be a good thing,” James said.

The China Organisation Personnel Newspaper, a publication under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Services, gave a few more details than most.

Class A will include top professional, innovative and creative talent, the newspaper said, without offering concrete examples.

Class B will include other professionals who fit with China’s economic development plans and could fill short-term gaps, especially in management and technical areas, it said. There will be limits in international trade, sports, culture and education.

Class C will include unskilled or service industry workers. These should be “strictly limited”, the paper said.

Points will be assigned according to salary, education level, Chinese-language skills and age, among other things, with at least 85 points needed to qualify as an A, at least 60 for B and fewer than 60 for C, the paper said.

An official reached by telephone at the State Administration of Foreign Experts information section said that details were still being worked out and would be released in a staggered fashion as the policy evolved. She asked not to be identified because she was “just giving some personal advice”.

She said that The New York Times could email her questions, and “if they’re good”, she may include The Times in a news media list for future announcements. But she asked not to be contacted too much, saying she was “extremely busy”, leaving many questions unanswered. Including whether journalists, like teachers, would be Bs in China.

THE NEW YORK TIMES

 

[SBUS-CXK]

I am not sure of the accuracy of this article.
Why? It's sourced from the dubious New York Times.
Anyway, just sharing it here.

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Hoping to work in China? If you’re a class c foreigner, it may be tough

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Reuters file photo - unskilled worker?​

BY DIDI KIRSTEN TATLOW
PUBLISHED: 10:15 AM, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016


BEIJING — If you’ve ever wondered what class of person you are, move to China and find out.

Starting Nov 1, the government will begin sorting foreigners into three categories: A, B and C. It is part of a new nationwide work permit system that aims to build an innovation-driven economy by “encouraging the top, controlling the middle and limiting the bottom” of foreigners in China, the state news media reported.

“It aims to better serve overseas talent coming to work in China,” said Mr Zhang Jianguo, the leader of the State Administration of Foreign Experts, which will run the system that is to go nationwide on April 1 after being tested in nine cities or provinces, including Beijing and Shanghai.

The planned change is creating a buzz among foreigners working here who are keen to know: How will the government classify me?

According to the most recent official figures, in the 2010 census, about 200,000 foreigners worked legally in China and an additional 400,000 were family dependents.

The number seems low. In an email interview, Mr Eric Liu, a consultant at Foreign HR, a human resources company based in Beijing, estimated that there were about 2 million in total in 2015, with up to 300,000 more working illegally, usually on tourist visas. China needs many more foreign workers, but it is often hard for them to receive visas, he said.

“Companies of every type need foreign workers for economic development, whether big state-owned enterprises or private companies,” he said.

The prospect of being classified is disconcerting to some. James, a former high school instructor in Wyoming who teaches kindergarten in Beijing, wondered how teachers would be defined. He asked to be identified only by his first name to avoid drawing negative attention from his employer.

“They haven’t released how the scoring system is going to work,” he said in an interview. “That’s a worry to me. I’d like to know how I can become an asset to China, and exactly where I stand.”

Teachers would probably be classified as Bs, said Mr Liu, who has studied the sparse information available.

James agreed. “Initially I had a very negative reaction to being Class B,” he said. He likened the feeling to “now I’m just a Class B foreign worker!”

Still, the new system, which will be computerised and linked with a photo ID and number for each worker — the old system was mostly paper-based — could bring benefits: “If it’s going to create more transparency and accountability, I think it’s going to be a good thing,” James said.

The China Organisation Personnel Newspaper, a publication under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Services, gave a few more details than most.

Class A will include top professional, innovative and creative talent, the newspaper said, without offering concrete examples.

Class B will include other professionals who fit with China’s economic development plans and could fill short-term gaps, especially in management and technical areas, it said. There will be limits in international trade, sports, culture and education.

Class C will include unskilled or service industry workers. These should be “strictly limited”, the paper said.

Points will be assigned according to salary, education level, Chinese-language skills and age, among other things, with at least 85 points needed to qualify as an A, at least 60 for B and fewer than 60 for C, the paper said.

An official reached by telephone at the State Administration of Foreign Experts information section said that details were still being worked out and would be released in a staggered fashion as the policy evolved. She asked not to be identified because she was “just giving some personal advice”.

She said that The New York Times could email her questions, and “if they’re good”, she may include The Times in a news media list for future announcements. But she asked not to be contacted too much, saying she was “extremely busy”, leaving many questions unanswered. Including whether journalists, like teachers, would be Bs in China.

THE NEW YORK TIMES

How many black people working illegally in guangzhou?

 

[Jlaw]

How many black people working illegally in guangzhou?

too many trouble makers.

Deport!

English teachers will be class D

D for deport because most are useless

 

[ahojunk]

Shanghai opens the door wider to global talent
2016-09-28 10:50 | Xinhua | Editor: Mo Hong'e

Located in Shanghai Free Trade Zone, ACC, a foreign-funded R&D and certification company, has grown fast in its first six months.

"A talented international team is our core competitive advantage," CEO Stella Si said. Thanks to the city's effort in attracting talent over the past year, the company can more easily employ foreign experts aged over 60, while in the past, it was hard for them to get a work permit.

Since July last year, Shanghai has been offering permanent resident permits for high-level overseas talent, quicker processing of foreign expert permits, and loosened upper age limits for foreign employees.

Si expects to expand her team even further, and that the bundle of policies released this week will attract even more talents to the city.

Headquarters and research centers of multinational companies registered in Shanghai FTZ and Zhangjiang National Innovation Demonstration Zone, can now employ fresh graduates from prestigious foreign colleges. Previously, graduates required two years of work experience.

Shanghai decided to transform itself into a global R&D center in 2014. The city has been opening its door wider to the world. Since last July, Shanghai has accepted over 500 applications for permanent residence from foreigners and their families, nine times the number in the previous year. Now Shanghai is looking to improve housing, medical services and education to ensure that those who arrive, really want to stay.

Big companies and organizations are being encouraged to build apartments for their staff. Some hospitals plan to introduce international medical insurance settlement services. International schools will be opened in areas with high concentrations of foreigners.

The city is to build a set of high-tech plants, for such products as aviation engines, gas turbines, advanced chips, new energy cars and robotics.

Many other Chinese cities have also been shifting emphasis from foreign investment and businesses to foreign talent. Zhejiang Province came up with new policies in July, and picturesque Suzhou in Jiangsu Province followed suit earlier this month.

In an era of innovation, talent is the most important of resources. The right team can revitalize a company, or even a whole industry, on the verge of bankruptcy, said Chen Hao, deputy head of the municipal organization department.

A lack of high-caliber individuals is an international problem, and Shanghai feels the shortage like anywhere else, said the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences' Wang Yi.

Wang suggests that Shanghai establishes incentives in line with international practice, and does more to protect intellectual property rights to make itself more competitive in attracting the right people.

 

[AndrewJin]

too many trouble makers.

Deport!

English teachers will be class D

D for deport because most are useless

lol
I find out one of the criteria is Chinese language skill based on HSK test.

 

[Jlaw]

Shanghai opens the door wider to global talent
2016-09-28 10:50 | Xinhua | Editor: Mo Hong'e

Located in Shanghai Free Trade Zone, ACC, a foreign-funded R&D and certification company, has grown fast in its first six months.

"A talented international team is our core competitive advantage," CEO Stella Si said. Thanks to the city's effort in attracting talent over the past year, the company can more easily employ foreign experts aged over 60, while in the past, it was hard for them to get a work permit.

Since July last year, Shanghai has been offering permanent resident permits for high-level overseas talent, quicker processing of foreign expert permits, and loosened upper age limits for foreign employees.

Si expects to expand her team even further, and that the bundle of policies released this week will attract even more talents to the city.

Headquarters and research centers of multinational companies registered in Shanghai FTZ and Zhangjiang National Innovation Demonstration Zone, can now employ fresh graduates from prestigious foreign colleges. Previously, graduates required two years of work experience.

Shanghai decided to transform itself into a global R&D center in 2014. The city has been opening its door wider to the world. Since last July, Shanghai has accepted over 500 applications for permanent residence from foreigners and their families, nine times the number in the previous year. Now Shanghai is looking to improve housing, medical services and education to ensure that those who arrive, really want to stay.

Big companies and organizations are being encouraged to build apartments for their staff. Some hospitals plan to introduce international medical insurance settlement services. International schools will be opened in areas with high concentrations of foreigners.

The city is to build a set of high-tech plants, for such products as aviation engines, gas turbines, advanced chips, new energy cars and robotics.

Many other Chinese cities have also been shifting emphasis from foreign investment and businesses to foreign talent. Zhejiang Province came up with new policies in July, and picturesque Suzhou in Jiangsu Province followed suit earlier this month.

In an era of innovation, talent is the most important of resources. The right team can revitalize a company, or even a whole industry, on the verge of bankruptcy, said Chen Hao, deputy head of the municipal organization department.

A lack of high-caliber individuals is an international problem, and Shanghai feels the shortage like anywhere else, said the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences' Wang Yi.

Wang suggests that Shanghai establishes incentives in line with international practice, and does more to protect intellectual property rights to make itself more competitive in attracting the right people.

there is no such thing. these guys are just good talkers for the most part and some are spies. Shangahinese will learn the hard way

 

[ahojunk]

More news on these work permits.

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Shanghai easing way for expat talent
2016-09-26 08:28 | China Daily | Editor: Wang Fan

Rules to streamline employment application process are being tested

A trial program to test the issuance of a single, unified work permit for foreigners－replacing the current system under which two government entities have issuing authority－is expected to ease the burden of getting work in Shanghai for highly skilled expats, starting in October.

The trial was highlighted in a recently released notice about further deepening of measures to attract more foreign talent to speed up the development of the scientific and technological innovation hub.

Until now, the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs has been responsible for issuing a certificate qualifying some individuals to work in China; local labor bureaus issued their own work licenses to authorize others.

In the pilot program, highly skilled applicants will not need to submit applications before entering the country, and only need to complete an online application after being recruited to work in Shanghai.

Expats who have applied at least twice for a one-year work permit will be eligible for a five-year work permit, making the process more convenient.

In July 2015, 20 measures including 12 released by the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau reduced complexity for highly skilled overseas passport holders. Also, the length of an overseas talent residence permit was extended to 10 years, opening Shanghai's door wider to the world.

"We retain the core spirit of creating an environment for talent to grow and explore innovation, in order to shape the city into a cluster of global innovative talent by 2020," said Chen Hao, deputy director of the organization department of the municipal government.

Apart from looser application requirements for work permits, the more open and efficient overseas talent policy will allow the staff of foreign work teams to apply for permanent residence directly.

High-level workers in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone and Zhangjiang National Innovation Demonstration Zone who qualify will be recommended by the administrations of the zones for permanent residency.

Investment companies, regional company headquarters, and research and design centers registered in the two zones will also be able to recruit new graduates from world-class universities to work in Shanghai.

"It will encourage employers to fill positions with better-fitting talent, especially those international students who may add value and fresh thoughts, to compete with local talent in the Chinese job market," said Pete Chia, managing director of BRecruit China, a recruitment service provider in Asia.

Sadik Senturk, a 32-year-old Turkish project manager at a consulting company in Shanghai, said: "I will apply for a green card for the sake of my son, who just turned 2 years old and will be enrolled in the education system like a local child.

"I hope the lower requirements for permanent residence and expanded benefits will narrow the gap between green card holders and local residents."

Senturk is also applying for a residence permit based on talent.

Highlights of the trial program

1. One work permit replaces the current two to save time for skilled expats.

2. Five-year work permit is issued to expats who have obtained a work permit at least twice in the past.

3. Permanent resident permit holder is eligible to acquire an overseas talent residence permit directly.

4. Foreign-related companies registered in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone and Zhangjiang National Innovation Demonstration Zone can recruit new graduates from world-class universities to work in Shanghai.

5. International students can apply to work at startup businesses in Shanghai after graduation.

6. Other benefits of the overseas talent resident permit include a property tax exemption.

7. Enterprises related to scientific research with outstanding performance are encouraged to recruit postdoctoral researchers independently overseas.

8. Human resources companies in China will be encouraged to set up overseas offices to share resources and connections with their foreign counterparts and encourage talent mobility.

 

[Cambodians28]

Many of my friends from phnom penh work in guangzhou, guangxi or yunnan
they said they had better pay than any other south east asian countries, except singapore.

 

[ahojunk]

Chinese premier pledges more open policy for foreign talent
2016-10-01 09:54 | Xinhua | Editor: Li Yan

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (L, front) meets with foreign experts who won the Chinese government's Friendship Award for this year, along with their families, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 30, 2016. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)​

China will adopt a more open and inclusive policy to attract foreign talent and try to create a fair and transparent environment for them, said Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Friday.

Li made the remarks when meeting at the Great Hall of the People with a group of foreign experts who had recently received the Friendship Award, given annually by the Chinese government since 1991 to honor outstanding foreign experts in China.

Fifty foreign experts from 18 countries were conferred the award this year.

Li thanked them for helping introducing advanced technology and management expertise to China and promoting cultural and people-to-people exchanges.

China will streamline "green card" application procedures and integrating foreign experts work permits and alien employment licenses into foreigner's work permits, he said.

Li also promised participation by foreign talent in China's national scientific research projects and better protection of intellectual property rights.

At the invitation of Li,the recipients attended the reception marking the 67th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets with foreign experts who won the Chinese government's Friendship Award for this year, along with their families, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 30, 2016. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)​

 

[ahojunk]

China issues work policy for foreign graduates
2017-01-12 16:25 | Xinhua | Editor: Mo Hong'e

(ECNS) -- Foreign graduates who meet certain qualifications can now apply for jobs in China, according to a new policy.

The policy released by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Education said that foreign students who gain a master's degree or above at China's universities and graduated within the previous year can seek jobs in the country.

Those who received a master's degree or above from respected overseas universities and graduated in less than one year are also eligible.

It says applicants should meet six requirements, including being at least 18 years old, healthy, having no criminal record, academic excellence with average scores no less than 80 out of 100 points or at least a B, no delinquent conduct at school, having received relevant academic qualifications and degrees, and having legal employing units.

Foreign graduates need to first apply for a work permit and then a Z visa to get a final work certificate after arriving in China. The certificate will be valid for one year and can be extended for no more than five years after completing certain procedures.

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[ahojunk]

Zhongguancun takes lead in points system for Chinese green card
(People's Daily Online) 16:47, January 17, 2017

(Photo/mps.gov.cn)​

Beijing's Zhongguancun Science Park has taken the lead in allowing innovative and entrepreneurial talents to obtain permanent residence by accumulating points in China, Thepaper.cn reported on Jan. 16.

Zhongguancun recently ended its points accumulation pilot program, with the first batch of 45 foreign workers receiving assessment recommendation letters. The point assessment work is mainly for foreign workers at startups and technical workers hired by enterprises in Zhongguancun Science Park.

Guo Hong, director of the Administrative Committee of Zhongguancun Science Park, pointed out that the policy focuses mainly on the development potential of startups, along with their growth effectiveness, team quality and structure, and foreign members' contributions. Meanwhile, the foreign technical talent assessment focuses on the working ability of talents who are hired by companies in Zhongguancun Science Park, evaluating whether or not their talents are urgently needed, and what their potential contributions would be.

Applicants with 70 points or more can get a recommendation letter and be granted a Chinese green card. The implementation of this merit-based point system means overseas talents have a new way of obtaining Chinese permanent residence.
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[ahojunk]

Premier Li: More foreign talent welcome
By ZHANG YUNBI (China Daily) 09:48, January 21, 2017

Premier Li Keqiang meets with Scottish-American chemist Sir James Fraser Stoddart, winner of the
2016 Nobel Prize in chemistry, in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday. WU ZHIYI/CHINA DAILY​

More foreign talent is welcome to China for innovation work and business, and the government will step up support in such areas as granting "green cards", project applications and intellectual property protection, Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday.

The country will also "relax market access, attract more foreign investment and learn advanced technologies and management", Li told a gathering in Beijing of outstanding foreign experts working in China.

One week ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year, Li attended the annual event to send greetings and collect wisdom on how to boost China's innovation-driven growth and reinforce its soft power.

Speaking to the scholars and corporate leaders, Li expressed China's strong hope to "fully tap into wisdom and creativity of every individual".

The aim is to nurture new dynamism to propel economic growth, upgrade traditional industries and boost the transformation and upgrading of China's economy, Li said.

Sir James Fraser Stoddart, the Nobel Prize winner in chemistry for 2016 who now works at Tianjin University, suggested that China establish a long-term program to support creative young researchers and their teams.

Foreign experts make more than 600,000 visits to China each year, according to Zhang Jianguo, head of the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs.

China's problems in attracting brainpower from overseas include its lack of top-tier talent in cutting-edge domains and its insufficient attraction to high-end talent, Zhang told People's Daily on Wednesday.

Denis Depoux, Asia deputy president and senior partner of Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, said China has become an innovation powerhouse, as a growing domestic market and middle class are fueling "incredible creativity and business model ingenuity".

Olaf Kastner, president and CEO of BMW Group Region China, said that the world appears to be in a transitional period in which staying competitive is even more difficult, and it is in this context that Germany has embarked on its Industry 4.0 initiative.

"China is progressing with China 2025, a far-reaching strategy to lift production structures and qualities to the next level. It holds a lot of similarities to the German initiative. Both concepts are similar and striving to foster intelligent production," Kastner said.

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[ahojunk]

China issues 1,576 'green cards' to foreigners
2017-02-07 08:43 | Global Times | Editor: Wang Fan

Experts urge easing of requirements for permanent residence

A total of 1,576 foreigners were granted Chinese permanent residence in 2016, which is widely regarded as the world's hardest-to-get "green card," an increase of 163 percent from the previous year.

Observers said that the surge is closely related to the pilot programs launched in Chinese metropolises in recent years and reflects China's push to tap into more international talent to increase the country's global competitiveness.

China has made some progress in easing its residence and entry policies for foreigners since September 2015, which has helped attract more talent from overseas, as well as boost international exchanges and the economy.

One year after new measures were implemented, Shanghai saw a six-fold year-on-year increase in the number of permanent residence applications from foreigners and their families, the Xinhua News Agency reported. The number of such applications in Beijing last year increased 426 percent from that of 2015.

Currently, approximately 600,000 foreigners are believed to be living in China.

While acknowledging the significant progress in attracting international talent to China, some experts said that the regulation on Chinese green card could be further relaxed and some requirements need to be made more specific.

Rare commodity

The green card, which looks like a Chinese identity card, is famous for being difficult to obtain and rare to have. The card, which has a validity of 10 years, can be used as a form of identification by foreigners in lieu of their passport for purposes such as buying a train ticket or booking a hotel room.

To qualify for a green card, a candidate has to either be a "high-level foreign expert helping with China's economic, scientific and technological development or social progress," make an outstanding contribution to the country, invest over $500,000 in China or have direct relatives who are Chinese nationals.

China began to allow permanent residence in 2004, but from 2008 to 2014, only 7,356 foreigners were granted permanent residence cards, based on recommendations from ministries or provincial governments.

Limited benefits

After six months of completing a plethora of paperwork and waiting, Turkish national Noyan Rona, chief representative of Turkish Garantibank Shanghai, received his permanent residence card in Shanghai in 2012. He told the Global Times that he was thrilled to get the green card as it is an acknowledgement of his contribution to the city and with the card, it is very convenient for him to use an entry machine at border crossings.

However, Rona acknowledged that the Chinese green card is not as useful as he had expected.

Rona said that the green card didn't grant him the same rights as Chinese citizens and the use of the card at present is very limited - only customs recognizes the card and exempts him from filling out forms.

"On many occasions such as buying a plane ticket and checking into a hotel, the staff did not recognize the green card and some of them even did not know the existence of such a card. Moreover, it can't be used for Alipay, an online payment service, and online car-booking services," said Rona.

But Lu Miao, executive secretary-general of the Beijing-based think tank Center for China and Globalization (CCG), told the Global Times that "The rapid increase in the number of green cards shows China is pushing to attract more international talent and make it easier for them to become permanent residents. It will also help in attracting more overseas students." She added that China is mulling to establish a new department to promote immigration.

Miao suggested that the threshold for green card should be further relaxed. For example, "the requirement of working in China for four consecutive years" should be reduced to three years.

At present, 15 Chinese cities allow a 72-hour visa-free entry for nationals of certain countries. Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang offer 144-hour visa-free stays for international transit passengers from certain countries.


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If you don't have the appropriate technical skills or talent,
or don't have direct relatives who are Chinese nationals,
or have lots of money, don't even bother to apply.
You won't get it.

Overseas Chinese have a different card, I think.
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[Chinese-Dragon]

Rona said that the green card didn't grant him the same rights as Chinese citizens and the use of the card at present is very limited - only customs recognizes the card and exempts him from filling out forms.

Well of course. The fact that he gained Permanent Residency is huge already.

Getting Chinese citizenship won't happen unless his ancestors came from China originally.