Thanks for the informative reply, yep, it makes sense, I did not have any trouble back in 2009 when I've visited Beijing and Chongqing for the first time, did not see any out the ordinary either (compared to where I live...) I'm currently job hunting, wanna go back to China, so news like this is always good to know. Full Comment>>

Have warnings like this one been issued normally in the past - how often do expats in Beijing get threatened in such a manner? Full Comment>>

I didn't get "how" they scammed the people - via job ads (just like thebeijinger website person)? Full Comment>>