It doesn't always pay to follow visa regs to the letter.

Again, we can keep going round in circles on this, but my stand is clear.

Respect the laws of the country you work in. You might be fine on a L visa, but you may then get some chinese cop who does not have a liking for foreigners who might make your life difficult. You have money, so you are ok, but what if poor south african ex dishwasher FT doesn't have thousands upon thousands to bribe some cop or official who can "help" him.

Working LEGALLY in any country is the way to go, but I know you choose to do things differently.

Happy hogmanay foxy!