Under the current system, permanent residence applicants should obey Chinese laws, be healthy and without a criminal record.
At the same time, they should comply with conditions, including making an investment of at least 500,000 US dollars with returns for at least three years afterwards. They can also undertake jobs with a position equal or above that of assistant general manager, professor or researcher for over 4 years and live in the country for no less than three years.
Foreigners with substantive contributions to China would also be qualified for application... Spouses and unmarried children under 18 of all these qualified candidates could also apply for the green cards. Those married to a Chinese citizen for over 5 years and have lived in China for at least 9 months in a year are also eligible.