China issues new visa rules for foreigners  

外国人超出限定停留居留区域活动将被认定非法居留

(ECNS) -- A new exit and entry law for foreigners was signed by the Chinese premier, effective Sept 1, according to the central government's website.

The law defines illegal residents as any of the following:

1. Foreigners overstaying their visa or residence certificates;

2. Foreigners overstaying the visa-free period without applying for residence certificates;

3. Foreigners going to places not permitted by visa-free policy or residence certificates;