I would like to know if my husband can apply for the L Visa...

Hi, I'm a foreigner working here in China. I have a Temporary Residence Permit that is valid until the end of my contract at January 2014. I would like for my husband to stay with me during the second half of my contract that is, from September until January 2014. Is it possible for him to get the L type so that he can stay with me and we can go home together by the end of my contract? If not, what other ways can we do to achieve this? Thanks.