What are the requirements for foreign immigrants to China?

Legal analysis: A foreign country wishing to immigrate to China should abide by the laws of China, be in good health and have no criminal record, and meet one of the following conditions: (1) Having made direct investment in China, the investment situation has been stable for three consecutive years, and the tax payment record is good; (2) Having served as deputy general manager or deputy factory director or above in China, or having served as an associate professor or associate researcher or above and enjoying the same treatment, having served continuously for four years, having resided in China for not less than three years in four years, and having a good tax record; (3) Having made significant and outstanding contributions to the special needs of China and the country; (4) The spouses of the persons mentioned in items 1, 2 and 3 and their unmarried children under the age of 18, etc.

Legal basis: Article 6 of the Administrative Measures for the Examination and Approval of Permanent Residence of Foreigners in China. Foreigners applying for permanent residence in China shall abide by the laws of China, be in good health and have no criminal record, and meet one of the following conditions: (1) direct investment in China, stable investment for three consecutive years, and good tax record; (2) Having served as deputy general manager or deputy factory director or above in China, or having served as an associate professor or associate researcher or above and enjoying the same treatment, having served continuously for four years, having resided in China for not less than three years in four years, and having a good tax record; (3) Having made significant and outstanding contributions to the special needs of China and the country; (4) Spouses of persons referred to in items 1, 2 and 3 of this paragraph and their unmarried children under 18; (5) The spouse of a China citizen or a foreigner who has obtained the permanent residence qualification in China, whose marriage relationship has lasted for five years, has lived in China for five years continuously, has lived in China for not less than nine months every year, and has a stable living guarantee and residence; (6) Unmarried children under the age of 18 who take refuge in their parents; (seven) no immediate family members abroad, take refuge in the immediate family members in China, and have reached the age of 60, and have lived in China for five consecutive years, and have lived in China for not less than nine months every year, and have a stable living guarantee and residence.

The term "fixed number of years" as mentioned in this article refers to the continuous term before the date of application.