lightplanet

1.you can got your aps certificate, without face to face interview, just send you material to APS-Beijing and some expense for that.

2.another way, talk to your boss, let him write your a letter of confirmation or certificate to prove your degree in china is acknowledged by the institute or prof.

for the 1. tips, you should go to abcdvbbs.net or aps homepage to grab the exact information you need.
for the 2. tips, i am totally not sure, if it works, however it seems to be the best try, costs nothing expect for time and negotiating.