Hey Lynn, I was married to a Chinese for 4 years and even though you are married you will always need to get a Z visa for working. I have lived and worked in China for the last 10 years. As for your other question I am not sure as I didn't do this.....please think long and hard about getting married over here. I had a little bit of trouble applying for a divorce. There is so many things that I wish I had known back than.......if I had I never would have gotten married....Good Luck and I wish you the best!!!