Need information - Trip to Hong Kong and visa

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Hello everyone,

I am a Canadian currently living in China under a single-entry F visa that expires in ten days. On the 18th, though, I have to go to Hong Kong and I thought I could renew it there, until I read many horror stories of how to rules have changed and people unable to obtain visas.

I was wondering if it is really that bad? Do offices in Hong Kong still issue visas? If they don't, is there any solution for me?

If they still do issue visas, what documentation do I need? I can't be the only one in that situation, did someone have a similar experience lately? I need all the information I can get, and yes I read through many forum posts that, unfortunately, seem to sometimes contradict one another.

Thank you for your answers and information.