Report said only 1,576 foreigners gained Chinas permanent residence in 2016.  Though total numbers granted had grown 163% over previous year,  still Chinas "Green Card" is among the toughest in the world for foreigners to apply.  Please see the report at http://www.guancha.cn/society/2017_02_05_392709.shtml.

How about the status for Taiwan "compatriots"?  Well, the newly-issued Taiwan Compatriot Card has been functioning almost the same as that of Mainlands ID.  Recently Chinas Mainland announced that a feasibility study is under way for granting Taiwan compatriots the nationals status.  By the time, I believe people of Taiwan, especially young ones, will have started to vote with their feet.