【正文】
Law of the People39。s Republic of China on Control of the Entry and Exit of Aliens (Adopted at the 13th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Sixth National People39。s Congress November 22, 1985 and promulgated by Order No. 31 of the President of the People39。s Republic of China on November 22, 1985) Contents Chapter I General Provisions Chapter II Entry into the Country Chapter III Residence Chapter IV Travel Chapter V Exit from the Country Chapter VI Administrative Organs Chapter VII Penalties Chapter VIII Supplementary Provisions Chapter I General Provisions Article 1 This Law is formulated with a view to safeguarding the sovereignty of the People39。s Republic of China, maintaining its security and public order and facilitating international exchange. This Law is applicable to aliens entering, leaving and transiting the territory of the People39。s Republic of China and to those residing and travelling in China. Article 2 Aliens must obtain the permission of the petent authorities of the Chinese Government in order to enter, transit or reside in China. Article 3 For entry, exit and transit, aliens must pass through ports open to aliens or other designated ports and must be subject to inspection by the frontier inspection offices. For entry, exit and transit, foreignowned means of transport must pass through ports open to aliens or other designated ports and must be subject to inspection and supervision by the frontier inspection offices. Article 4 The Chinese Government shall protect the lawful rights and interests of aliens on Chinese territory. Freedom of the person of aliens is inviolable. No alien may be arrested except with the approval or by decision of a people39。s procuratorate or by decision of a people39。s court, and arrest must be made by a public security organ or state security organ. Article 5 Aliens in China must abide by Chinese laws and may not endanger the state security of China, harm public interests or disrupt public order. Chapter II Entry into the Country Article 6 For entry into China, aliens shall apply for visas from Chinese diplomatic missions, consular offices or other resident agencies abroad authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I