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Getting Chinese Visa without onward travel

Hi Everyone,I am hoping for some suggestions. I am going to Beijing for the Olympics, then traveling throughout SE Asia. At the moment, my plan is to travel out of China via bus and train to Vietnam. Given the recent issues with recieving Chinese visas... ...full story at Boots n All

from Boots n All on Thu, Jun 12 2008

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