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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How long a residency lasts depends on the chosen area of medicine.

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And that means creating alternate pathways to teaching for talented young people by expanding programs like the one used in Boston, where aspiring teachers work side-by-side with effective mentors in a year-long residency.

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

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Meanwhile, a source close to the singer tells CNN she is in "serious talks" to perform in Las Vegas as part of a long-term residency.

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