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adamsmith · Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Posts: 259 Location: wuhan

Bukowski,

Sorry bud - not an american. I am Canadian. I am not sure what the requirements are put in place in the states by the Chinese gov't, but that is why I said the best way to know what they will require is to check it out in person at the consulate.
The other thing to watch out for that happeneded to one of my Aussie coworkers was the date - your medical check is only good for 6 months. It will work for the consulate to get the visa - but once here the medical authorities will make you take the tests again.
As some of the other posters have mentioned it seems to vary from province to province - the simple answer to this is ' its China' and thats the way it works. No matter what you do to make sure everything is good - there is always a speed bump in the road to try and get around.

jeffinflorida · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 12:46 pm Post subject:

HunanForeignGuy said it correctly - Chinese law and policy is subject to Who The Person is when it is interpeted and what part of China that person is in.

I have become friends with the guy at PSB who issues the visa. We have gone out for dinner and drinking beer. I have his phone number in my cell phone and he has mine.

When I need a new visa or favor do you think I may get a little more slack than the newbie just getting off the plane - especially with a folder full of American issued papers?

China is very much the Good Ol Boy system...When it comes to policys.

HunanForeignGuy · Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 989 Location: Shanghai, PRC

tofuman · Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Posts: 937

Take a close look at the "new" needles. Some are packaged in envelope type plastic bags that are not sealed. It would be quite easy for someone to repackage used needles in these wrappers and pass them off as new.

For that matter, someone could repackage used needles in sealed packs.

Needles can be easily sterilized. That they have been used before is not the issue. The question is, "Have they been sterilized properly?" The answer is probably yes, in most cases.

Bring some needles from the States if you are really worried about it. Go to a medical lab and see if they will sell you a few or explain the situation to your physician and see if he/she will help.

Mr. Kalgukshi · Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:40 am Post subject: Deleted

I've just deleted some postings here for being off topic, inappropriate, insulting and personally offensive. Please stay on topic and off of the other stuff. If not, individual attention will follow.

sheeba · Joined: 17 Jun 2004 Posts: 1123

tofuman · Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Posts: 937

2 weeks of IV drips? Extremely few illnesses that would justify 2 weeks of IV drips. If you really need that kind of infusion therapy, suggest that you get out of China or go to a major city such as Shanghai or Beijing.

IV drips are way over used here. In most cases, they are completely unjustified. Good way to get hepatitis though, possibly AIDS.