Originally Posted by
rbAA
Once on the outbound as we had an overnight in PEK. But refused TWOV to recheck the bags on the return because it was only a layover not an overnight. The GF shows a transfer in CSX to a Chinese domestic fight so check if that qualifies for TWOV.
Again, if you were able to tranist in China without a visa, you DID avail of TWOV, by defintion. The entry permit is a separate matter, and those often aren't handed out on sub 8-hour layovers. Your luggage would have been fine even if your GF didn't retrieve it for you.