Short-and long-term residency, it is very convenient for foreigners, but also to meet the Chinese tourism, business, work, and the actual requirements.

短期停留和长期居留，对外国人来华是非常方便的，也能满足他们在中国旅游、经商、工作、生活的实际需要。

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But they did enjoy special dispensations for long-term residency status and big breaks on housing.

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They have the right to enter France without a visa but must have work or residency permits to settle over the long-term.

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