2. When they accept, I will ask them to send me invitation and other papers that I will need to apply for the Z visa at the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in my home country.

Thanks for that...but I have no time. I have to move out of where I am presently staying, as I have already overstayed my welcome. I simply can't return to the UK to complete it all either, so I will have to get any visa in HK.

Cheers and beers on
SMGS