Hi Deborah,

Thanks for your response. Yes there is a 70% foreign currency conversion clause in my contract but my employer's FAO is one of those who sits on top of his ivory tower and avoids getting his hands dirty as far as he possibly can - in other words - useless! Here, one has to do that stuff solo or wait ages for them to get around to it.

Since posting that request, I have in fact resolved the issue with a more senior (and sensible) person within the Bank of China and it will be dealt with this week. All being well, this will end the matter most favourably.

Thanks anyway for your advice.

Dave