A:https://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa/permanent-residence-permit.htm https://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa/10-years.htm LT Chinese visa for Chinese descent foreigners:https://www.bal.com/bal-news/new-5-year-visa-and-residence-permits-now-available-for-foreigners-of-chinese-descent/ https://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa/information.htm https://www.hrone.com/blog/residence-permit-foreigners-china/ https://www.ivisa.com/china-blog/10-year-china-visa-for-a-us-citizen You could also ask for the detailed explanation of LT visas at your Embassy in China. -- icnif77