china - customs do'sdon'ts

Question

I am entering China on a Z Visa (work visa). I am planning on taking the following in: 1) Macbook Air (which I will purchase in Dubai and remove the outer packaging.It will be for personal use); 2) Huawei mobile phone for personal use (will include old apps such as Facebook, Instagram, music and pictures that I have saved on it); as well as an external hard-drive which may house the same information3) A cross silver necklace (nothing too extravagant). 4) ClothesQuestions:1) Will I need to remove any of the information on the mobile phone and hard-drive before entering customs?2) Is it offensive to the Chinese government to have any Christian representation as jewellery or on devices?3) Should I declare anything?Oh and the mobile phone, hard-drive and Macbook Air as well as jewellery would be in my hand luggage

Darren · Answer

1. You don't need to remove any information unless it's related to China State secrets or against China laws.2. It's okay to have some Christian representations since China is religious-free.3. You should declare your Macbook Air and pay tax for it.

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