Damn, David... that's a lot of bullshit, no doubt.

I can read over 1000 Chinese characters, but I sure as hell wouldn't want to take a theory exam in Chinese.

To be honest, if I were faced with your predicament, I would probably just go home and get my motorcycle endorsement, then return to China with that and get my license that way... (of course, I'm always looking for some excuse to go home for a few weeks, haha!)

I'm sure others will appreciate the legwork you're putting into this endeavor!