Originally Posted by
yokozuma
Ah yes I see that now, so much different information online!
We'll be in New Zealand in July, according to the China Embassy there Non-New Zealand passport holders can apply for visas there.
I'll have to call them to confirm but from reading this should cover a single entry 1st September and exit 10th September.
I wouldn't bet on New Zealand unless there is clear evidence that travelers without residence there are being processed for visas.
Chinese tourist visas are generally issued as "Enter Before" which is the only date you need to worry about. Consider it a deadline by which time you must enter China, date inclusive. Once you enter, you will be allowed the full time of your duration of stay, for which the default standard is 30 days for most westerners.