Thanks for the post.

On this issue, I feel China is light years behind certain GCC countries with regard their laws governning employment of foreigners, visa regulations, and attracting and keeping foreigners employed and happy in China.

The gulf country I worked in, 2 year residence permit obtained in 1 day, with optional driving licence on the reverse side.

Why can't china make it as easy for it's expats?

Oh, and a bank card that actually works in the west, with Visa Electron as opposed to unionpay.

Things need to change from within, or will they?