Chinese visas are divided into diplomatic, courtesy, business, and ordinary visas. Ordinary visas are issued according to your purpose of visit. This includes the following:

L visa – Tourist visa

F visa – Study and cultural exchange visa

X visa – Student visa

Z visa – Teaching visa

G visa – Transit visa

C visa – Foreign crew members of various modes of transportation

J visa – Journalist visa

D visa – Permanent residency visa

 

In this case, Z visa, which is a teaching visa applies.