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How to Handle Permanent Residence for Foreigners?

The draft rules on permanent residence for foreigners were recently published by China’s Ministry of Justice, sparking heated and profound debates as it solicited public opinion. Some argue that China’s economic development demands a great deal of foreign talent, while others worry that loopholes in the draft rules will be taken advantage of by foreigners who only intend to enjoy special treatment while making no special contribution to China’s economic and social progress.

More foreign talent, please

Gao Ziping (China Daily): In the past several decades, China has introduced a lot of foreign experts who have made great contributions to China’s economic growth as well as its scientific progress. Today, at a critical moment of economic and social development, we need high quality foreign talent more than ever before.

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