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China Student Visa: X1 and X2 Explained

Most guides treat the China student visa as a single thing. It isn’t. China issues two distinct student visas — X1 and X2 — and applying for the wrong one creates real problems: rejected residence permit applications, forced departures, or gaps in enrollment status. The difference comes down to one number: 180 days. This guide…

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