Supposing some school did offer you a job and you did feel like working once again, would it be possible for you to change your status and get a working permit, or would you have to leave and re-enter the country?

Is it against Chinese law to work after 60 or is it just that they won't offer you a job at that age? What about somebody like Turnoi with all his doctorates and knowledge of ancient and modern Chinese; surely they wouldn't say to him 'piss off you old wanker, you're over sixty?' (No disrespect Turnoi, just making a point. I am sure your eyesight will always be sharp as a hawk.) Or is it one rule for an ordinary FT and another for a top professor?

Following the information you've given me so far I'm getting a bit nervous of embarking on illegal teaching. The thing is I have attained 61 and not really a teacher. On the other hand my training centre says Oh contrary you are a good teacher.

I think I would go mad in China without work to do. Supposing I was silly enough to think that fish&chips with curry sauce and mushy peas would sell down the market; would they say you can't have a license on account of being 61?