Originally Posted by
MP (Miles+Points)
That is not the case.
The Short Term Residence Permit, is for any foreigner holding a student or work permit in China, once they arrived in China, you suppose to register with local policy office (same as what we have in the UK for anyone stay here more than 6 months). This is enforced especially if anyone rent a flat in residential area living with local Chinese.
You can not get any hotel to issue such Permit, it's only be issued by local police force.
Assuming the hotel is in compliance with the law, it sends your information to the local PSB on your behalf. If you want a piece of paper proving this, you can either go to the PSB in person or request the hotel to do the same. It is the exact same document I get when registering at the PSB myself (private residence on a business visa).