Yep.....and those degrees need to be verified. Verification comes at a huge price that runs into hundreds of dollars. China might be paving the way for suitably qualified new arrivals, but unless those people are prepared to fork out the best part of one months Chinese salary in order to get their degree and police check notarised, it's meaningless.

Indeed!

Aside from the cost, at this time there's also the 21 day deadline. This won't be achievable by FTs in China without family members/good friends back home who will have the time and inclination to undertake Chinese visa office visits urgently to obtain the necessary approvals while acting as their agents.

Chances are that such 'timed out' FTs will be at least middle-aged, as well as rather experienced FTs, constituting China's best FTs!