China in June

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rorysurfs

25-Sep-2007 12:19
Posts: 31

China in June

My girlfriend and I will be traveling to Shanghai in June and I have a kind of strange question regarding our trip We'll only be in the country a month, so the standard tourist Visa should suit us perfectly. The only thing that gives me pause is that, since I write for a skateboard magazine I qualify as a member of the media, and I guess I'm technically a journalist. But, my only interest in China, insofar as my writing goes, is the giant 100,000 square foot SMP skatepark in Shanghai. I was hoping to do an article on China's burgeoning skate scene.

Is this something I should let them know, or would in be in my best interests to enter the country as a tourist and just do my work on the sly? If anyone could give me some advice I'd really appreciate it.

besi

25-Sep-2007 13:21
Posts: 303

No, do not tell them.. Just travel and enjoy yourself and write about your experience.. Its a big hassle to get a J visa and you would need sponsorship.

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jmb95

25-Sep-2007 14:21
Posts: 11

I second No. 1. Absolutely do not tell them.
Especially since '08 is their Olympics year.

Also, don't mention that your are a journalist or work for the media in your visa application. Be a student. Waiter. Whatever. My experience wasn't a big deal, but it was a hassle: After putting that I was a journalist on my tourist visa application, they made me write a letter stating that I would not do any journalsim/media work while in China.

Have fun.

purpletreefrog

25-Sep-2007 21:11
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agree with number 2. Write something else in the occupation box. Something simple like waiter or office worker.

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woolf135

25-Sep-2007 21:42
Posts: 1,610

prepare to be imprisoned in a labor camp in qinghai province for 6 months

rorysurfs

25-Sep-2007 21:43
Posts: 31

Thanks for the help.

sewage

25-Sep-2007 21:45
Posts: 394

If you actually do end up getting imprisoned for six months, imagine the story you can write after that!

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