There are four categories of China visas: diplomatic visa, courtesy visa, service visa and ordinary visa.The tourist and family visit visa (L-visa) is issued to foreign nationals who come to China for the purpose of tourism, a family visit or other personal matters.
A marriage in China between a foreigner and a Chinese citizen or between two foreigners is called a "foreign-related marriage". According to Article 147 of the General Principles of the Civil Law of the People's Republic of China, marriage of a Chinese citizen to a foreigner is bound by the law of the country where they marry. Therefore, partners contemplating a foreign-related marriage in China must follow the procedures stipulated by Chinese law.
American citizens contemplating marriage to a Chinese citizen in China should review the following information, which is given for general background reference only and, while it is believed to be accurate, we suggest that you check locally for any changes that might have been made.
Registration of Foreign Adoptions in the People's Republic of China requires several steps.
A total of 17 countries have established cooperative relationships with China concerning intercountry adoption. Only citizens of these countries can adopt children from China.
The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University - also known as Chongqing Stomatological Hospital and previously called Shajia Dam Dental Depensary - was established in October 1943.
Yaozhong – Chongqing’s first international school approved by Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China,- was established in 2001.
Maple Leaf International School of Chongqing is a boarding school of Maple Leaf Educational Systems, and combines Chinese and western education methods.
Chongqing Bachuan International School was established in August 2011 and is located in Bachuan town of Tongliang county in Chongqing. It covers an area of more than 80 acres with a total building area of more than 1000,000 square meters.
Originally the common repast of poor boatmen along the Yangtze River, spicy Chongqing hotpot has since become the fare of foodies across China, with many restaurants including their own interpretation of the dish on their menus.