Mixed feelings about Pal's post there. On the one hand i get annoyed at foreigners who come here and think they are untouchable and can get away with whatever they want. (not talking about you Jalgo, the fact that you bothered finding this forum and posting on it means you are trying harder than most) On the other hand, the laws about biking in china are so f@#$ing retarded that i do feel sympathetic for those that don't respect them. Most people can't afford to legally ride a bike in shanghai, myself included, that's why i have an ebike. I don't see why Pal has to be so aggressive about it, where did that come from?

Jalgo, short answers to questions: L visa = no license, you need a Z visa and working permit. However, where in jiangsu is your visa from? If it's suzhou i might know someone who can help, but if he can it'll be expensive. For the plate, first you need to know if that model is legally registerable in china. If it is, then shanghai plates will cost around 44000 RMB. For the long answer, use the search button!