Permanent offices of foreign media organizations and foreign journalists shall abide by the laws, regulations and rules of China, observe the professional ethics of journalism, conduct news coverage and reporting activities on an objective and impartial basis, and shall not engage in activities which are incompatible with the nature of the organizations or the capacity as journalists.
The public security authority should make a decision on whether or not to approve the applications for permanent residence in China filed by aliens within six months starting from the day of receipt of the applications.
The permanent office of a foreign media organization shall, before the departure of a resident journalist, register with the Foreign Ministry or the foreign affairs office of the local people's government entrusted by the Foreign Ministry for the cancellation of his Press Card (R).
To make short-term news coverage in China, foreign journalists shall first of all obtain the consent of the organizations or individuals in China to be interviewed and then apply for J-2 visa to the Chinese embassies or consulates overseas or the visa agencies authorized by the Foreign Ministry.
Establishing a Permanent Office To dispatch a resident journalist to China, foreign media organizations shall establish a permanent office in China first.
Establishing a Permanent Office To dispatch a resident journalist to China, foreign media organizations shall establish a permanent office in China first.
