everything very flexible with China regulations - please also see the 2 comments in the post below. Here some excerpt from the real entry & exit law, which clearly says that we "aliens" have to provide this special letter from whatever "unit" if we want to "beg" for a multiple entry F visa.
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Rules for the Implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Control of the Entry and Exit of Aliens
(Approved by the State Council on December 3, 1986, and Promulgated by the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 27, 1986) These Rules are formulated in accordance with the stipulations in Article 33 of The Law of the People's Republic of China on Control of the Entry and Exit of Aliens (hereinafter referred to as The Law on Control of the Entry and Exit of Aliens)
Article 6 The documents of certification as mentioned in Item (3) Article 5 of these Regulations, refer to:(1)those applying for the visa marked with "D" shall hold status-of-residence identification forms. To obtain such a form, the applicant may apply, or do so through his/her relatives in China, to the entry-exit controlling department under the public security bureau of the city or county where the applicant is to reside;(2) those applying for the visa marked with "Z" shall hold documents of certification issued by a Chinese unit indicating the engagement or employment, or hold letter(s) or telegram(s) sent by an authorized unit;(3) those applying for the visa marked with "X" shall hold documents of certification issued by a host institution or by a competent department; (4)those applying for the visa marked with "F" shall hold letter(s)or telegram(s) sent by an authorized unit;(5) those applying for the visa marked with "L", who come to China as tourists, shall hold certifying documents for reception issued by a Chinese tourist department;(6) those applying for the visa marked with "G" shall hold a valid visa issued by the country (or region) the applicant is going to. Only a through-ticket holder is exempt from the procedures for such visa application;(7) those applying for the visa marked with "C" shall produce relevant certificates according to agreement. Aliens who come to reside in China or to stay in China for more than one year shall, when applying for an entry visa, produce for examination a health certificate issued by a health department designated by the country the applicant resides in, or issued by a health department and attested by a notary office. The health certificate shall remain valid within a period of 6 months of its issuance.
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See the comlete source here:
http://z-visa.com/work/law_exit_entry.htm
What is the point for the "L" visa ? - "the documents for reception issued by a Chinese tourist department" - this rule is not strictly followed until now. It is very important I guess that ALL tourists should provide this "document issued by a Chinese tourist department" as we also have to come up with "letter(s) or telegram(s) sent by an authorized unit". Dont forget this is from 1986 - maybe we need to show some kind of flexibility that suddenly somebody found this "rules for the implementation......" and having now a nice time doing some kind of freely improvised "jam session" on this. But the "L" visa rule in my opinion for the moment is handled much much too relaxed - to ensure a safe environment it is maybe really better that all the "L" visa applicants provide the "document issued by a Chinese tourist department". To make really sure that sooner or later really every thing is safe and secure for the foreigners who are welcomed to China for visiting, business + the Olympics. Cheers !
And as everything is all completely meaningless please enjoy WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS with his THANKSGIVING PRAYER.....related / not related to all of this ....its your choice -unfortunately there is no chinese version of this available.
Thanksgiving Prayer By: William S. Burroughs
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Closing the county to international exchanges will only keep it weak.
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That was said by President of China
when he explained why China decided to open to the world
9. The World Population Explosion
The human race has experienced a consistent increase in population since the beginning of its history. Famine and disease have done little to offset(抵消）this steady increase. Too many people are added annually to the population of the world. So both the causes of population increase and the results of having more people are worth careful study.
Culture evolution is the major factor responsible for population increase. Early in human development, people invented tools to hunt animals. Later they built shelters to protect themselves. Step by step, they made life easier. As a result, fewer died from natural forces, such as harsh climate and disease.
In the past, when population grew, there was unexplored territory to inhabit. But now, almost all the habitable land has been explored.
The world's population may reach 8.7 billion in 2033. It is clear that world population is a serious issue that needs careful attention. Human beings are unique to solve problems through cultural evolution.(发展） Facing the world population explosion in the near future. We must carry out the birth control program in order to save the mankind and save the world.
10. Opening-door Policy is the Only Way to Make China StrongModern Chinese history leads us to the conclusion that socialism, not capitalism is best for China. But how a socialist China should look at capitalism and more importantly, make use of the better side of capitalism for its own advantage is of vital(至关） importance to the country.As far as our country's economic construction is concerned, taking advantage of the part of capitalism that is useful to us means we need to develop foreign trade, introduce advanced technology and better management, and make use of foreign funds. It also means we can absorb some of the economic theories, and make use of those economic policies, methods and measures that comply with(遵循） the law of mass production and a commodity economy. By opening our windows wider to the outside world, people can learn more about other peoples and learn to make sensible judgments. Absorbing the better part of the cultures of other people to enrich ourselves is the best way to safeguard our socialist culture. So taking advantage of capitalism and stepping up economic reforms is the only way to make China strong. Closing the county to international exchanges will only keep it weak.
1.On Open Policy
The open policy means that our country is open to investment, trade and technical and economic cooperation with other countries on the basis of equality and mutual benefit. The purpose of open policy is to acquire advanced technology, management skills to serve our socialist construction so as to promote the realization of the four modernizations.
We must adhere to the open policy. Because economic relations between states today have become increasingly close, and no country can possibly advance behind close doors. Only in this way, can we gradually close the gap between our country and the developed countries.
If you want to read the full text
of OPEN POLICY DOCUMENT click
http://joegariplerden.blogspot.com/2007/03/what-is-rational-of-opening-chinafrom.html
You will understand why so many people are worried about China.
A country no matter how big and strong need the support of those who beleive in her ability to sustain a clear policy line which was beneficial to China in particular and to the world in General.
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