how can i renew my residency visa to china?

Question

I just returned home from Shanghai China on September 28th 2020 and need to return in December but my residency visa expires November 30th  How do I go about renewing this as the office is closed in Los Angeles California?

Johannes Ricke · Answer

Residency visa?? A foreigner can stay in China either on a visa, or a residence permit. No such thing as a residence visa! Generally a residence permit is only issued in China, whereas a visa is issued outside China.

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How can I renew my residency visa to China?