Hello! My friend (British national) and I (Russian) are going to go to Shanghai in March from Moscow

I think the hotel book reservation and confirmation letter with stamp of the hotel are enough in order to get Chinese visas. I don't hear that the hotel reservation with an official stamp from the migration authorities is required.

Now, Applicant applying for tourist and family visa (L-visa) are required to provide:
1. Invitation letter from a Chinese organization or a permanent resident in China; or
2. Air ticket booking record (round trip) and hotel reservation;