Work Permit & Residence Permit

Hi TravelChina,

I left in good terms with my former employer in China, they told me that they will cancel my Work Permit but that they will not cancel my Residence Permit. Am I safe to stay legally until my Residence permit expires in early fall? And can I leave and enter as before?

I will get a new job within a month, how should my new employer deal with my currents residence permit? Will my residence permit expire automatically when my Work permit gets cancelled?
Thank you so much!
Best regards,
Lucas