Work visa at for 5 month 'internship' with an artist

Hello all,

I live in The Netherlands and have the opportunity to come to Beijing for 6 months to complete an 'internship' with an artist living there. I will also need a double entry since I will be leaving to Malaysia for a short trip. I visited the CVASC in The Hague who told me I must have a work Z type, seeing as I will be staying for a long time. I was wondering how I could qualify for an F type seeing as my visit is on a non-commercial basis and basically a cultural exchange!

Thank you in advance.