I am a Singaporean and my wife is from china. We meet during my internship in Sichuan china. My question to the law makers is that, it is possible that the Chinese government would consider to allow people like me to get a green card in china as I always wanted to work and stay in china. As president Xi emphasize on the one belt one road initiative, I feel that I can contribute and play an important role in bring value to this program. Hope that Chinese government can open up the green card policy and consider for those whose spouse is of Chinese citizenship. Thanks.

My first questions/suggestions would be in regard to visa procurement. I've been here for 5 years and was made to leave for 6 months. Of course, from statistics that I've read, 93% of those who made to 'sit out' for six months, never return. I mean, who can go for six months with no income and, if they've been here for as long as I have, maintain two residences, one in China and another in the USA, for six months?

A suggestion that I would make is, make the Z visa requirement easier on foreigners who come here. I think that most foreign teachers who come to China come because it is in their heart to come here. The pay isn't bad compared to the average Chinese teacher, however, it is extremely low compared to what teachers make in the USA. To make them go through the many, many steps of procuring a Z visa will keep most from not ever considering coming to China. Thus, you get a lot of lower quality or unqualified foreign teachers. I owned a successful private school in America for 15 years. I sold it and retired in 2015. I decided to come to China to help Chinese children learn English. I've been very successful in placing the amazing Chinese students I've taught in schools like Harvard, Princeton, UCLA, University of Chicago and other top 100 schools in America. But, the difficulty and very unclear instructions for the process of getting a Z visa will make any foreign teacher want to go to another country where they are trying to actively attract good quality foreign teachers.

One other suggestion would be, protect loyal and law-abiding foreign teachers here. I was cheated out of two months of pay by a real estate management company. When I went to local police and authorities, I got no help. No one cared. They said, "It's none of our business." In America, those guys would be in prison. It seems in China, they are free to go and cheat more people.

It is too obvious that China must be cautious and selective in choosing the expats who deserve to be offered green cards with their multiple privileges. However, the Chinese government ought to facilitate the process for those who qualify and hold unequivocal interest in being an active participant in the development of the Chinese society with Sincere efforts. 

I hope the Chinese government can simplify visa procedures in the next five years for foreign visitors and businessmen. I hope the government can make efforts to bring more people curious about China and the Chinese culture like me to the country.

As the husband of a Chinese citizen I find it relatively easy to get a visa (residence permit) here lasting 3 years. Conversely, my Chinese wife, a retired surgeon, can only get a 6 month's tourist visa to enter the UK where I was born and am a passport holder. Seemingly the Chinese government is more liberal than the British one in this regard.

That said, I have lived in China for 10 years and you would think that after all this time I could get something a little more permanent as the "green card" is not available to ordinary mortals like me.

Does China intend to be a little more hospitable in extending residency rights to people who have been here for many years, been granted their residentcy rights annually, each time  after an arduous examination of the applicant's merits?

Here is the reason for my question: if you are legally married to a Chinese, you should not have to ask your spouse to formally invite you in writing to live in China. Such a requirement does exist and is followed by the relevant officials.

Also, why can't spouses get a resident's permit for more than one year?

The hukou system must be replaced quickly with more development in second and third tier cities to ensure that the same quality of living comfort is there. Having too many people within a city will only overcrowd and cause social burden and pressure that will ignite unexpected explosion.

The idea is for the government to shoulder their social welfare expenses by diverting funds from infrastructure projects to social welfare. No need for more condo buildings, office towers, shopping malls, etc. What is needed are hospitals, orphanages, schools, nursing homes, etc.

China has done a good job building the hardware. Now China needs to build the software. And that means investing in people by providing for their welfare and training them to provide services to society.

Safety on Chinese roads remains a problem, with traffic laws ignored by many motorists. Increased law enforcement in this area is needed. Two and three wheeled vehicles need to be brought under traffic regulations.

In China, that driving here is extremely hazardous and dangerous.  That's a fact.  A lot of Chinese drivers are inexperienced at best and don't possess the simple fundamentals or knowledge of common road courtesy and safety.   That's not an opinion, but a fact based on observation.  I'm not all that knowledgeable on Chinese traffic laws since I don't drive a motorized vehicle here, but I think it's a safe bet that running red lights, driving into oncoming traffic, tailgating, obstructing traffic, or passing on the shoulder or sidewalk isn't entirely legal here.

Building a stronger international community within China is a prerequisite; not only in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou but more widely dispersed in China’s developed and emerging cities. This will facilitate immigrant entrepreneurs by sharing experience, resources and information while at the same time allowing the Chinese society to further embrace cultural diversity. China does not have a significant number of international students from wide cultural backgrounds. It is crucial that the government supports the building of platforms and programs that are truly international and allow foreign talents to get a feeling of 21st century China and her opportunities. Moreover, not just attracting more students, but specifically attracting – and keeping – immigrants and expats to work and live in China, or facilitate foreign students to find employment in China. A strong international community will foster entrepreneurs at a far faster rate than attracting entrepreneurs from abroad to come to start their business in China.

I would like to bring up issues about the business environment in China.For foreign businesses and foreign indivuduals who want to establish businesses in the country, the legal and regulatory framework in China is quite challenging.

Big corporations with armies of lawyers, both foreign and Chinese, working for them have no difficulties, but individuals wishing to start small and medium size businesses (which are acknowledged to be the backbone of sustainable growth in future) almost always have to rely on business consulting companies to assist in the registration and running of companies.
In my experience, especially outside first and second tier cities (where business and growth is more desperately needed), these consulting companies cannot provide very good service in terms of staying up to date with ever changing regulations.Quite often they try to provide services that they have been providing for decades, and utilizing newer business models and structures (for example partnership enterprises) is often not possible for them, because both these consultants and the local authorities are not up-to-date with newest regulations.
I would ask, how can China improve the flow of information about regulatory changes from Beijing's lawmakers to provincial and city authorities, business consultants, and other entities that make up the business environment in China.
For example, could government take more direct role in providing business consulting services for foreigners (and Chinese citizens too), so they would not have to rely solely on commercial business consultants?

Immigrants are on average more entrepreneurial than natives due to their cross-cultural experience and different perspective on business opportunities. They are not only better positioned to evaluate business ideas from different perspectives but also often bring new offerings to the host market. Moreover, a study of the Kauffman Foundation in 2012 found that immigrants are more than twice likely than Americans to start businesses and represent a fair amount of successful technology businesses in Silicon Valley. What can the Chinese government do to facilitate immigrant entrepreneurs?

China has no problem in innovation. It is now transitioning from the 2nd stage of economic development ( dominated by manufacturing and exports ) into the 3rd phase. This phase is dominated by innovation. I can easily see China coming out with endless new innovations. They have economists and policymakers making these important decisions.
I'm just now looking forward to seeing what China can do in the future. It will be amazing ! !

Under the government's supervision, the private sector can be encouraged to develop their full potentials. That could prove advantageous. Over 60 percent of the country’s GDP comes from the private sector. That is certainly remarkable. If the government can lure more foreign investment through lucrative and irresistible offers, it will certainly go a long way to help.

Entrepreneurship is an important component of the Chinese economy. Internet Plus is the artery to channel this blood stream. Through the internet, small businesses can cost effectively reach large audiences. I would encourage internet platforms to help small businesses entrepreneurs to realize their dreams by offering 'free' advertising for example among others.

China has great potentials to develop its Internet business, esp with half of the Chinese population gaining access to the Internet. As Premier Li Keqiang laid out China's "Internet Plus" strategy, it is expected that the Internet will be used in a wider variety of sectors including in finance, medical services and education. The Internet will bring fundamental changes to people's daily lives as well as the Chinese economy.

Rapid industrialisation has caused pollution, as it did in the west 150 years ago. With increasing affluence, the domestic ownership of cars has added to this problem, particularly in the cities. Every effort should continue to be made to control and reduce pollution of the land, air and water. Already factories and mines have been cleaned up or closed as a result of legislation and monitoring, in favour of renewable  and clean energy resources. These policies must continue. Investigation and discussion about safe nuclear energy may be needed.Expanding the use of electric powered public transport systems in the cities, and restrictions on the use of petrol/diesel vehicles should be a priority.   The extraction and pollution of water supplies from the Yangzi and Yellow rivers by industry and agriculture is causing serious threats to much of China and its people. These rivers form the life-blood of China and must be protected.  China must continue its efforts to act against climate change and its support for organisations seeking to maintain a healthy world environment.

China sill get there even it is very daunting and long and hard.All, not just the government have to make the effort.Drive less, walk when possible, don't overheat or overcool houses.Clean energy, solar, wind, geothermal should all be used as much as possible.

The rapid development of China has created a surge of tainted place that were once havens for nature lovers. The illegal dumpings of chemicals and the likes have turned those 'mirror-like lakes' into complete forsaken wasteland. Once these place have become contaminated, it is very hard to regain and rejuvenate natural habitat back to its pristine origin. The clear dilemma is in order for a developing country to gallop to a mature state...there lies numous sacrifices toward the places which they once inhabit for that reform. The advice now is to protect what China have left that has not been touched by corporate and industrial enterprises. Also promoting innovation toward a more 'green' direction can also ease the uncontrollable and potent air pollution. (Canada has done a superb job in maintaining environment protection -- Try breathing the air there and you will truly appreciate 'fresh' air)

I do believe that China is exerting every possible effort to recruit foreign talents and encourage them to stay while sharing their knowledge and experiences with their Chinese counterparts. Nonetheless, bearing in mind that most foreign experts prefer to come to China after retiring from their positions in their native countries, some age restrictions may diminish the effectiveness of the recruiting process. With the miraculous advancement in the medical field, people live longer with healthy lifestyles. Consequently, extending the age limit to 70 permits the Chinese society to tremendously benefit from the expertise of the foreign talents.

Just let the market decide the price equilibrium.  By any mean of subsidizing the market, it will only make price stay at a unsustainable level longer.  If the concerns of falling housing price are the health of housing market and it in turns hurts the economic growth.  The same resources should be allocated into a more meaningful areas, such as renewable energy.  Or simply pulling the fund to invest in technology and knowledge.

I would suggest that local authorities set up government orphanages for abandoned children, and community homes for the neglected elderly, the disabled, and the down-and-out in society, helping those capable to find jobs in the long term. The public, and especially the very rich, can be encouraged to make monetary contributions and volunteers from schools, colleges, and the general public, can help with part-time assistance in such institutions.

Education is very important for the society; however, if you look at international education (for example in Shanghai) in China, it's more like business rather than helping to society for progressive education. International Kindergartens charge 150000-200000 yuan as fee per year, while primary and higher schools charge more than 200,000 yuan per year as fee. Many expats even working at higher position hardly get 200,000 yuan as salary and it's impossible for them to send their kids to schools. Only parents whose companies provide school fee, used to send their kids into international schools. I work as Professor and what could be pity more than this that am not able to send my kid into international school. I request to concern officer to look into this very important issue. I am not the only one who is facing this problem, but sure that many parents facing it. Your action would highly be appreciated. Kindly don't let those mafia to make education as business and make it reachable to common person.

A major overhaul of the GaoKao examination and the curriculum and methods that serve it is needed. The system now is little different to when it was created fifty years ago, using outdated attitudes and thinking. Three generations of people have on the present system of rote learning in order to pass this examination. Schools are reluctant to change as it jeopardises students chances of passing this national examination. The education system is supported by grand-parents and parents who believe in the old methods of teaching. Yet China needs a workforce able to meet the needs of a modern world; initiative and a broad and balanced curriculum is needed with less reliance on  over-testing and one final examination. Those students whose parents send them to western schools do not always return to China and their skills and knowledge are lost. Many private schools are introducing western styles of teaching and assessment, with curriculums appropriate to modern needs. The Chinese education ministry needs to look seriously at this and introduce changes.

I hope China can spend more on education, especially in the remote rural areas. The rural-urban kids' gap is increasingly bigger these days.To create a fair education system, you’d better learn from Japan.

As a foreign teacher and education adviser in this country, I noticed that teachers in China especially in rural areas are unfairly treated with poor salary and conditions of work, and denied systems of professional support. Most of them take teaching as just a job with no enthusiasm no initiative. To break the cycle, systems of proper professional support systems are needed for teachers. Treat them well and give them what they need to enable good teaching standards. Best wishes.

One tax problem that needs to be tackled is the selling of fake invoices.I regularly get business cards and flyers from companies offering to supply me with "genuine" invoices to set against tax, this is illegal ans immoral but nobody seems to want to tackle the issue.

A government subsidized healthcare system would be more appropriate with low income earners getting a bit more.

The number of foreigners entering the UK in the past 10 years exceeds the number of foreigners who entered the UK in the preceding 1,000 years. Similar situations exist in other "English-speaking" countries, such as the US, AUS, Canada, Ireland, and NZ, for example.

That being the case, would it not be sensible when foreigners apply for work in China within the English language schools sector, to ensure they are natives of the country their passport is from, as opposed to being naturalised foreigners? I have seen many people claiming to be British or American, but although they have the passport, they were not born in the UK or US, didn't grow up in the UK or US, and so are not products of the UK or US education systems.

Moreover, their English is often grammatically flawed and spoken with a foreign accent.

Therefore, it seems that note must be taken of where people were born and educated, and not which passport they hold.

As things are, at this moment in time, the English education system of China is being damaged by such issues.

Increasing agricultural output is important, but equally important is producing quality produce, free from dangerous pesticides harmful to health!

Corruption and the fight against it is a never ending battle. It is impossible to fully eliminate corruption as it's a many headed hydra and as one head is removed a new one springs up somewhere else.  The best a society can do is stamp out as much of it as possible and limit it's effects on the nation as a whole.While I applaud China's efforts to clean up what is essentially an open sewer of corrupt officials and practices it takes more than a clamp down to keep levels as low as possible, it requires considerable education from childhood and suitable rewards for those who report corruption.

Policies to encourage and support a tourist industry are needed. Thought should be given to traditional holiday times. With rapid increases in the Chinese tourist and leisure industries, the mass migrations to tourist sites at these limited times causes major problems to communications and the ability of tourist sites to cope with the influx of visitors at these times, and their safety.

With the rapid rise of prosperity, China is now able to develop more policies that improve the lives of its people. Improvements in health and social care, especially for the poor and elderly, are needed. As in other developed countries, China faces an aging population and the one child policy caused serious problems regarding traditional family based care. Policies should be put in place  to improve health care, social services and retirement care.

I live in central Pudong and our internet speed is terrible especially in the evenings and weekend when more people in the apartment area log on. My UK home is on the edge of a town and the countryside, the internet there is 3 or 4 times faster than in China.

As there is no real competition for internet services in China it seems the providers do not care and do not want to invest in the infrastructure needed to improve matters.

China should come up with policies that enable low-income people to earn more money. The number of people on low salaries is thwarting the government’s efforts to stimulate domestic demand and reduce the economy’s dependence on investment and trade.

China should adopt the Singapore system of licensing, inspecting and regulating hawker stalls by building designated places as public eateries. That way the street vendors will have a clean, orderly and safe place to prepare, cook and dispose of their foods. Also, mandatory training in food safety, culinary skills and public hygiene should be required before they get their license.

China's success in urbanization in the past 15-20 years was no luck but great strategy and tactics implementations. Looks like China is trying to repeat success (or spread the wealth around) with even wiser policies to create and attract high-tech / high-value-add industries to accelerate growths in the tier 3/4 cities.

Urbanization in PRC in the last 30 years plus has transformed PRC to what she is today, lifting hundreds of million population from extreme poverty, and of course benefitting Asia and the world. It's still in their early stages and must be rigorously accelerated.

China has chosen the right way to go with supply-side policies. I agreed. The fourth industrial revolution (IR4.0) is now upon us. China should take full advantage of it and leapfrog into it with complete openness, opening to both domestic and foreign vendors, and opening to both commercial and social innovations. Embracing IR4.0 with complete openness is the way to go. Any restriction or selectivity will only come back to haunt us in the future. Past 30+ years of our development should give us plenty experience to draw upon. Sustainable development is the key. Fast development at any cost is not the way.

The most important thing in this regard is China has dozens of high/future technolgy projects in progress and certaily some others in the Pipeline. China's speed for technological development is amazing, which will bring China in the Forefront of technology arena.