According to the “regulations of the Law on the Entry and Exit of Foreigners in the People's Republic of China”, foreigners in China remain the following three cases, one is short stays, other is long-term residence and three is permanent residence. Short stays mainly on his tour, visit relatives and trade activities. Generally, short stay means less than one year visa. The main thing is to come to study long-term residence, work and investment, given the 1-5 year multiple entry visas and residence documents. Short-and long-term residency, it is very convenient for foreigners, but also to meet the Chinese tourism, business, work, and the actual requirements.

Source: Joycommunications