You don't have to get the license BEFORE you live in California. You do, however, have to get it fairly quickly afterward: you must get a California license within 10 days of becoming a California resident.
Certain people are not considered "residents" and are exempt from this, such as military personnel who happen to be stationed in California.
In California, you can drive with an out-of-state license for up to 10 days before needing to obtain a California driver's license.
Yes, you can drive in California with an out-of-state license as long as it is valid and you are not a California resident.
If you were just visiting California and living elsewhere, you should not be getting cited. If, however, you are living and working in California (or any other state for that matter) then you are required by law to obtain a drivers license for that state within a certain time frame. Chances are that this incident will not go on your record, but there will be a fine associated with it most likely.
No, you cannot.
No
You can't.
No, you cannot use your Chinese driver's license in California. You must obtain a California driver's license to legally drive in the state.
You can own a car without having a drivers license.
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Short answer, none.