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SpedEd · Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Posts: 143 Location: Shanghai

Is it a crime to own money in China? (I *may* owe a C-person money - less than $500 USD - and want to know about possible legal consequences. This circumstance arose from a work-related fallout.)
I'm from the Free World where debtors' jails have closed since Dickens wrote about them; however, I'm not sure about what can happen in China.

Anda · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 2199 Location: Jiangsu Province

I would be more worried from the person arranging someone to beat you up than legal consequences. The Chinese constantly cheat each other for whatever amount they can.

The Great Wall of Whiner · Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Posts: 4946 Location: Blabbing

Yes, if you signed a contract to that effect, they can dangle it in front of you and give you a hard time, yes.

Common workers here are what we would consider "indebted servants" in the West. They often have to pay a "deposit" to get a job and lose the deposit if they quit or are fired.

jeffinflorida · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:01 am Post subject:

I wouldn't worry about it....

I mean the court / jail thing.

Now getting jumped from behind one night.... Thats another story

cj750s · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:33 pm Post subject:

although they can retain you at the border to make good on debts before exit.

SpedEd · Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Posts: 143 Location: Shanghai

vikuk · Joined: 23 May 2007 Posts: 1842

cj750s · Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:15 am Post subject:

The Voice Of Reason · Joined: 29 Jun 2004 Posts: 492

Could it be possible the other party might be ok to write off the money knowing that they are rid of you?

Surfdude18 · Joined: 16 Nov 2004 Posts: 651 Location: China

How does one end up owing money to a school in China? Is this a 'breakage of contract' fee thing?

Usually, the unwritten rules stipulate that the FT will merely forego his return airfare and it will be called quits without further ado.

The Great Wall of Whiner · Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Posts: 4946 Location: Blabbing

Again, I will ask:

Did you sign anything that said you would owe them money if you quit early?

The Voice Of Reason · Joined: 29 Jun 2004 Posts: 492

Were you reimbursed your airfare early and then took off?

cj750s · Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:13 am Post subject:

I have seen three cases of FT taken to court for the contract fee....

11:59 · Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:02 am Post subject:

cj750s · Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:05 pm Post subject:

Don't ya think all this attention may make members talk....wait..I'll be sending you secret messages in my next post...