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Old Jun 30, 2004, 6:38 pm
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businesstraveler
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Boston, MA, USA
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Gov't Travel Notices

Here is a link to the US State Dept Notice on China. I don't see anything about computer files, but there is a section on "Document Seizures":

"DOCUMENT SEIZURES: Chinese authorities have seized documents, literature, and letters that they deem to be pornographic, political in nature, or intended for religious proselytism. Persons seeking to enter China with religious materials in a quantity deemed to be greater than that needed for personal use may be detained and fined. Chinese customs authorities may seize books, films, records, tapes, and compact disks to determine if they violate Chinese prohibitions. Individuals believed to be engaged in religious proselytism or in conduct Chinese officials consider immoral or inappropriate have been detained and expelled."

Your profile does not indicate where you are from. If you have any concerns, I would urge you to contact your countries embassy in China or the equivilent of the US State Dept in your country for the latest information and warnings.
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