My question is very relevant! It is true that both local and domestic rules need to be taken into account when travelling abroad, whether by students or other chinese citizens, which reflects your general awareness of the legal and moral boundaries of intercultural exchanges。
1. Legal and behavioural obligations of chinese citizens in foreign countries
Our citizens must abide by local laws and regulations
In accordance with international practice and the guidelines for the safety and consular protection of chinese citizens abroad issued by the ministry of foreign affairs of china, chinese citizens are required to strictly observe local laws outside china, including entry requirements, residence permits, public order, etc. For example: japan requires foreign students to apply for an “out-of-competence permit” to work, otherwise they may be disqualified from residence (recognised by the chinese embassy in japan in 2025); belarus prohibits drinking and intoxicating in public places and faces administrative penalties (recognizing by the chinese embassy in belarus in 2025)。
Consequences of violations: the local authorities have the right to impose penalties in accordance with the law, including fines, detention, deportation, etc., and serious persons may incur criminal liability。
Second, chinese citizens must respect local public decency
Public decency (ordre public and good customs) is the basis for the functioning of society in all countries, and chinese citizens should “enter the country”。
Religious taboos: e. G. Avoiding talking about pork in muslim countries, women looking out for dress。
(c) public protocol: do not shout in public places, cut in teams and observe local traffic rules (e. G., the country on the left needs special attention)。
Cultural practices: respect for local festivals, traditions and privacy, for example, in belarus, where people are not allowed to shoot at will without permission。
It's still subject to limited chinese law
Under article 7 of the criminal law of the people's republic of china, chinese citizens who commit offences under our criminal law abroad (such as treason, drug trafficking, etc.) are entitled to criminal liability, but may not be prosecuted if local law does not consider them as crimes or if the maximum penalty is less than three years ' imprisonment。
Summary
Chinese citizens (including students) need to “dualize” in foreign countries:
Primary obligation: to respect local laws and public order, which are the basis for local integration and security。
Groundline requirement: does not contravene provisions of chinese law relating to offences committed abroad。
