Hello, I have never posted before. I am a younger man (22) who has met a wonderful chinese girl online... I know 'join the club' right? Actually Me and my sweetie are rather fortunate, She had applied for her visa as a student before we met, and she actually recieved that visa recently. Now, however, we are somewhat in a reversal of roles. I am planning on coming to China to visit her. This is already set up and I have my travel arrangements and papers in order. However, my family has become very upset at the news that I plan to travel alone to China. They are literally scared to tears for my safety. They have heard stories of the tenuous relations between our countries, and stories of American tourists being detained and stripped of their documents for even minor disputes. I need to present them with information to help ease their worry somewhat. Basically what i am looking for is a listing of my rights as a US tourist in China, and a code of conduct to follow so as to avoid any unpleasentries with the local authorities. Honestly I am not too worried, I am a courteous and well mannered type of kid. But even so the cultures are so differnt, and to be honest I am quite ignorant of what is and is not acceptable. If anyone can help me with this info, I would be greatly appreciative. Thanks, Sean
