Source: The State Council – The People’s Republic of China
The term ‘foreign expert’ refers to foreign professionals who work in China in a capacity that is considered important for the country’s economic and social development – at the invitation of the Chinese government or an enterprise, institution, multinational or other organization.
The following foreign professionals are eligible for foreign expert status in China:
- Technical or management personnel – based upon specific requirements concerning agreements between governments or international organizations.
- Professionals specializing in education, scientific research, news media, publication, culture, art, health, sports and other fields.
- Senior technical or management professionals, at the level of vice-general manager or above – or a similar level.
- Representatives of overseas organizations or agencies, accredited by the State Bureau of Foreign Expert Affairs.
- Professionals specializing in fields such as economics, technology, engineering, trade, finance, accounting, taxes and tourism – with special expertise that is required in China.
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