what is temporary residence permit?

Yes, you should register at the local police station after entry. The temporary residence permit is issued to foreign visitors with student visa or work visa who will stay in China for less than a year.

All foreigners are required to register to Local Police into 24 hours after arrival. That doesn't give you any residence right.

If you want to get a resident permit or any other visa, you need apply to the Entry & Exit dept in the city your are visiting, for that you need the document you get at Police office

For resident visa you need to be student from a Chinese Univ, and the Univ should provide you with a Letter of Invitation and a Visa Application form already filled by them and their stamp. You also need your passport, visa and 4 photos, and make a copy of all documents in case asked.

Dear Manuel,
Thnanx fpr re[lying...but its still not clear.....i have got visa of 180 days to live in China and its about a month since i m living here....i went to local police and they asked me to bring a letter from the university to issue me resident permit.....when i asked University for it , they refused to give and said that i do not need it, only my L-via is enough.......in this situation what should i do as i am worried about my entry in local police.
waiting for reply
Sbia

Hi Sobia, generally, you do not need to get the residence permit if you only stay in China for 180 days as the duration on your L visa. The residence permit is issued to X and Z visa holders.

Hi Cody , thanks for the clarification........please also let me know when i will extend my visa after 180 days, do i need to be registered in local police?

Yes Sobia, if you wan t to stay in China longer than 180 days, you will have to apply for an extension fo stay at the local Public Security bureau.