The entry of nationals of a country having visa agreement with the Chinese Government shall be dealt with in accordance with the said agreement.
In case where a country has special regulations regarding the entry and transit of Chinese citizens, the competent authorities of the Chinese Government may take corresponding measures contingent on the circumstances.
Visas are not required for aliens in immediate transit on continued international flights, who stay not more than 24 hours within the airport in China. Permission may be obtained from the border check-posts for aliens wishing to leave the airport temporarily.
Article 7 In applying for visas, aliens shall present valid passports and, if necessary, provide pertinent certificates.
Article 8 Aliens invited or employed to work in China shall, in applying for visas, produce letter of invitation or employment.
Article 9 Aliens wishing to reside in China permanently shall, in applying for visas, present residence confirmation forms, which may be obtained upon application from the public security organs at the intended places of residence.
Article 10 The competent authorities of the Chinese Government shall issue appropriate visas to aliens wishing to enter China in the light of each case of application.
Article 11 When an aircraft or a vessel operating international services arrives at a Chinese port, the captain or his agent must submit a passenger list to the border check-post, and, in the case of a foreign aircraft or vessel, must provide a list of crew members as well.
Article 12 An alien considered a potential threat to China's national security and public order shall not be permitted to enter China.
CHAPTER II
IResidence
Article 13 Aliens residing in China shall possess identity cards or residence certificates issues by the competent authorities of the Chinese Government.The term of validity of an identity card or residence certificate shall be decided in the light of each case of entry.
Aliens residing in China shall submit certificates for examination to the local public security organs within the prescribed period of time.
Article 14 Aliens who in compliance with Chinese law, wish to have long-term residence in China for the purpose of investing in China or engaging in cooperative projects with Chinese enterprises or institutions in the economic, scientific-technological and cultural fields or for other purposes may be granted the status of long-term or permanent residence upon approval by the competent authorities of the Chinese Government.
Article 15 An alien who seeks asylum for political reasons shall be permitted to reside in China upon approval by the competent authorities of the Chinese Government.
Article 16 In the case of an alien who fails to abide by Chinese law, his period of stay in China may be shortened or his status of residence in China annulled by the competent authorities of the Chinese Government.
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