We need some advice. We, me and my Chinese wife have just moved to China. I registered with the local police station. And have provided them with all the documentation they asked for. They told me that when I get a residence permit I will be required thereafter to be interviewed every fortnight throughout my stay which I don't like as I want a two year residence permit. What I want to know is will once I get the permit will I be able to flee to the town(where I hope they don't have the same intrusive attitude) away from the countryside but in the actual City that the visa will be issued from I think? Or will they enter on the residence permit that I must stay in the same village and endure the interviews?

Your moniker suggests you like doing odd jobs.

Of course, you are not permitted to take a paid teaching job with your RP as it is not linked to a Z visa. Your initial RP will likely be of 180 days' duration even though you may have applied for one of 360 days or 720 days. If you leave the area of your RP to reside somewhere else overnight, you must register there with the local PSB within 24 hours of your arrival to avoid the possibility of a 2,000 RMB fine. if you aren't staying at a hotel.

This enforced 2-week interview routine seems very strange.

Peruse the 'Know Your Rights' section for more information.