Ahhh
You see when this conversation started was this... I am talking about OP-Up's if you had read my original post i am flying china southern in 2 weeks with it being overbooked due to chinese new year.
The free upgrade thing that your refering to I know they wouldnt upgrade a non member just like they wouldnt offer spouse upgrades to non china airlines elite plus members. Confusion somewhere from the begining i see.