Originally Posted by
Dakota
So, basically, if there is any risk of not flying on to the third country, get a full visa. Thanks. Good to know!
Another solution if you found you needed to change your plans would be to buy a ticket PVG-<third country>-<country of origin> ... The Chinese official at departure might be unhappy that your plans had changed but you'd still be within the rules of the program. But yes, a full visa would allow y
u more flexibility.