24 minutes ago, i84teen said:

What is a "residence visa?

It's actually a 'residence permit' issued by the Public Security Bureau to foreigners as a means to stay in China.

They used to be issued in increasing increments of time dependant on your continued length of stay. i.e. 6 months, 12 months, 2 years, 3 years.

 

They do not give you 'permanent residency' status, rather a right to reside legally.

Edited April 20, 20206 yr by Tanoshi

Stay right where U R and dream of retiring in Thailand 

14 hours ago, chainarong said:

Stay right where U R and dream of retiring in Thailand 

Perhaps off topic, but as I was sat in the dark, hot, bored and being bitten, during a 2 hour power cut last night, I lost the sense of 'living the dream'.......

Edited April 21, 20206 yr by jacko45k

3 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Perhaps off topic, but as I was sat in the dark, hot, bored and being bitten, during a 2 hour power cut last night, I lost the sense of 'living the dream'.......

If in the boonies - backup gen is a must - long power-lines and many trees to fall into them.
Elsewhere (and in the boonies) - phone battery-bank and 4G backup + a battery-powered fan.  Even a small fan can make a big difference.
Hardcore - thermopile candle-powered USB-charger (can build one for fun - they really work, and beats hand-spinning some charger-thing).

On 4/17/2020 at 2:49 PM, Liverpoolfan said:

I wouldn't sell up and move here anytime soon.

Very unpredictable times and looks like rough waters ahead.

Plus borders are closed for the foreseeable...

 

Stay put for the time being mate.

 

Because you have no other choice!