According to the Regulations on the Administration of Employment of Foreigners in China, the employment license-free qualifications are:

(a) Foreigners employed by Chinese-foreign exchange programs in China in accordance with the agreements between Chinese and foreign governments, and international organizations; or

(b) Chief representatives or representatives working in resident representative offices of foreign enterprises in China.

Foreigners conforming to one of the qualifications can directly apply for an employment permit with an employment visa and relevant certificates after entering in China.