text: can someone tell me the marriage laws in china? im a u.s citizen living in china at the moment,and plan to get married to a chinese girl this year. i would like to know some awnsers about a long term residence visa, after marriage in china... basic information about getting married in china at the site below "american citizens contemplating to marry a chinese citizen in china should review the following general information on chinese government procedures."  china: permanent residence for foreigners