I've got an under-24-hour overnight layover in PEK on a BKK-PEK-SFO award ticket (TG/UA metal). The rules on the Chinese consulate website indicate that I'm going to need need a Transit (G) Visa if I want to leave the airport ($130 per person), and the Chinese consulate has told me the same. However, there are several reports on this thread that a transit visa is not needed for a layover similar to mine. Any recent experiences? Does anyone know of a recent rule change?