I have a friend who is a descendant of the Eighth Route Army in Japan. Can I become a citizen of China?

1980 passed the nationality law. There are only three very simple but direct criteria for foreigners to be naturalized in China: close relatives of China people; Settle in China; There are other legitimate reasons. But this is only one of the conditions for naturalization. You must have a "China Green Card" to go through the formalities. China's "green card" is one of the hardest to get in the world.

China Green Card: the common name for foreigners' permanent residence permit. It is a legal identity document for foreigners who have obtained PR qualification to stay in China. The residence period is not limited, and you can enter and leave the country with your passport and green card.

A foreigner's permanent residence permit requires that the foreigner be in good health, have no criminal record and meet one of the following conditions:

1. Investor Green Card: Ordinary investment immigrants need to reach more than $2 million.

Second, the technician green card: judging ability by professional title, with high requirements.

Three, the national special needs personnel (with special achievements) green card: the most convenient way.

Fourth, the family reunion green card: the spouse relationship must be over 5 years.

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If a foreigner with permanent residence in China has any of the following circumstances, the Ministry of Public Security may cancel his permanent residence in China, and at the same time confiscate his Permanent Residence Permit for Foreigners or declare it invalid:

May cause harm to national security and interests;

(2) Being deported by the people's court;

(3) Obtaining the qualification of permanent residence in China by illegal means such as providing false materials;

(4) Having resided in China for less than three months each year or in China for five years without approval.