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    "summary": "Travelers report that China is exceptionally safe regarding violent crime and street theft. You can walk alone at night, carry your phone in your hand, or leave bags unattended on trains without significant risk. The primary safety concerns involve minor financial discrepancies with ride-hailing apps like Didi, where drivers may add unauthorized toll or parking fees, and the presence of aggressive touts at train stations. Always carry your passport, as security checks are frequent at tourist sites and transport hubs. While the country is safe, be prepared for intense crowds, variable toilet hygiene, and strict security protocols at airports and train stations that require arriving well in advance.",
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        "text": "It was a joy to be able to carry the phone on your hands when walking without the fear of getting that snatched off your hand. Or carrying the backpack facing away from your chest or even having the wallet on your hip pocket.",
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        "text": "Only once I felt I was cheated. On the way to terracotta army, I noted that Didi said there would be additional toll. On arrival I saw the driver had added 26 RMB as toll and also 15 RMB as car park fee. I was surprised as I did not see him entering any car park and I had not checked the receipts for the toll.",
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        "text": "The touts will approach you at stations for taxi, just ignore and go to the official point where someone will help you. Make sure the driver flips the meter when he/she starts the journey.",
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        "text": "While China is generally safe for visitors, the government has some authoritarian aspects, and the topic of human rights in China is highly contested."
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        "text": "As long as you behave and do not get involved in drugs or political activity, you shouldn't have any problems."
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        "text": "The main law enforcement agency you will encounter is the public security police (公安, gōng'ān; 警察, jǐngchá), or civilian police (民警, mínjǐng)."
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        "text": "The People's Armed Police (PAP) (武警, wǔjǐng), is a branch of the Chinese military with law enforcement responsibilities.…"
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        "text": "Carry your own tissue paper (卫生纸 wèishēngzhǐ, or 面纸 miànzhǐ) as it is rarely provided."
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        "text": "The Chinese tend to distrust the cleanliness of bathtubs, and while in China, you should too."
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        "text": "Each major city has an inspection regime that requires each establishment to prominently display the result (good, average or poor)."
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