Here are ways to seek permanent residence

In addition to obtaining permanent residence by accumulating points, there are four ways an expatriate in Beijing can apply for a Chinese "green card".

1. Overseas Chinese employed by enterprises in the high-tech hub of Zhongguancun who have doctorate degrees or have worked four consecutive years and lived more than six months every year in China can apply.

2. Foreign residents who have worked in Beijing for four consecutive years, received an annual salary during that time of at least 500,000 yuan ($72,560) before tax, have lived more than six months every year in China, and have a stable income and residence can apply.