I'll add mine too-
WHEN you Got the visa: August 2008
What country you're from: Australia
Where you applied: Brisbane consulate, Australia
Which visa you got: Z visa
Number & duration of entries: 30days, to be changed within the time on arrival. Multiple entry, of course
How long it took to process: went one day to hand in, returned 4 days later to pick up.
what your last visa was/is: residence permit, Baoji, Shaanxi Province, also Z
what your next visa may be: Most likely the usual Z
if self applied or done by any type company /school person/FAO: Self applied- took the 2 offical papers couriered to me to the consulate, no prob. Dunno why people waste their time or money on a visa agent!