I am currently teaching in China - Residents Permit Expiry Date is May 2011 however contract finishes in June 2011. School is saying they can get me a tourist visa for the extra month. I am sure you are not able to work if you hold a tourist visa and I am worried about doing anything illegal as if caught the fines are pretty steep (500 RMB per day of overstay & possible detention). If the school organises the tourist visa am I legally able to work or should I leave China before my residents permit expires in May?