
Chinese Visa for Conference
I am a Turkish citizen and I am applying to Chinese visa to go to a conference. I received an invitation letter with all signature and contact information and it works for most nationalities, however since I hold Turkish passport, the embassy is asking me for the official invitation letter (TE). The conference organizers are not helpful about getting a TE although it should take them a couple of days only. They say it is a busy period for paperwork as there is a national holiday and I won't be able to get it in time, they say the embassy can call them to confirm their IDs etc etc. It is really frustrating they just won't bother. Is there any way I can waive this requirement? I have my round trip flights, train tickets, hotels booked, I have a letter from my employee that says they will be covering all costs. I can get my criminal records, whatever is needed. It is not a training program but a simply conference.