Originally Posted by
Paul1976NJ
Thank you so much.

You're sure that me coming into Shanghai on one airline (Cathay Pacific) and leaving Shanghai on a different airline (American Airlines) isn't an issue? The woman on the phone at the New York Chinese consulate just now seemed to think this was a concern, but wasn't sure. Everything I've read is that it isn't a problem, but I don't want to take any chances!!!
Yes, I came in on American and left on Dragon Air. They don;t care how you are leaving, just that they can verify that you are leaving with the time period.