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Asked by roberto ortillano from Philippines | Nov. 21, 2012 08:59
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About:Chinese Embassy in Philippines
hi,I am planning to go to shanghai
is there a need for me to apply for chinese visa because I am staying only for a short period (attend seminar)
I am a Filipino citizen but I do have visa in Japan ( permanent resident ),I worked in Japan for more than 20
years as an engineer.