Irish student in Beijing on an X Visa (study). I want to renew my one for a L type in HK?

I am an Irish student in Beijing on an X type (study) which runs out on the 19th. I am not familiar with the new laws that were introduced on July 1st 2013. I will go to Hong Kong this week to apply for a L type (1 day express) as i plan on staying an extra two months. Can someone let me know if this is possible??