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[quote=GUEST21155,433312]To me it sounds like those who have a criminal history are going to have to roll the dice either way; either take a chance they will call your 'no' bluff or take a chance that they will be sympathetic to your 'yes' reasoning.

I also note that their requests for police records that you produce yourself seem to indicate their unwillingness to check themselves unless you voluntarily give them reason too.

So the logical choice is "no". The only reason I can see for "yes" is some imagined 'peace of mind' that you won't encounter problems later. I say 'imagined' because there is no such thing as a "sure thing". Either answer could cause problems later. Suppose they decide later that the disclosed history that got you a visa is now grounds for removal; the Chinese government is incredibly fickle.

I suppose there is also a "moral" question of lying which I fully understand. To this all I can say, is that, based on my readings here, and my interaction with other Chinese bureaucracies, the people involved in the process don't really seem to WANT to know about your criminal history or anything that could complicate the process. It is a 'wink wink nudge nudge' kind of mentality that says "don't create problems that don't need to be created. Just tell me what I need to hear."

It goes without saying that any foreign peoples in China are there on good faith and should act in accordance with the local laws and customs. Be a positive ambassador for your country. Stop worrying about your past and set a good example now.

Just a guest who is thankful to have stumbled across this post. Thanks[/quote]

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