Originally Posted by
hhoope01
I've flown both Intra and Inter China and never locked my bags. Nor has anyone mentioned to me that I should. But it does bring up an interesting situation if one is flying Inter-China from/to the US. Since TSA frowns upon locked baggage (unless of course it is locked with their own "special" locks.) So one country wants you to the other doesn't. Sounds like fun to me.
Given that I carry on most anything of value with I fly, I have never had any instances of anything growing legs and walking away.
Same here, never lock my bags, both intra and inter China. Late 90's I had several instances where my locked bags were opened anyway, so just stopped locking them and taking all valuables carry on.