English Citizen - applying for Chinese Visa

According to the rule: An applicant holding a passport other than Indian passport should provide the original and a copy of their permanent residence or work permit which should be valid for at least half a year (except for those who are visa or permit exempt for residing or working in India); I'm afraid that your application in India will be denied, you can change your flight, go to Hong Kong first and get a China tourist visa, then go to Beijing.