I think you may have made it in before the lock down. The iron curtain fell about 10 days ago from what I have heard. We will have to wait and see what happens next??
"Arrived China 22nd of June, CAAC Check ride 24th, Work visa medical the 25th, CAAC 1st class medical issued 7-5-08, CAAC ATP issued 7-15-08, Foreign expert workers permit issued 7-7-08, Residence permit for foreigner issued 7-18-08. Waiting for Boarding pass, am told it will be here 7-30-08....We'll see."