hey guys!

havent seen any embassy postings to the China situationso just thought id post the official responses from the embassies regarding a trip im planning to give u some idea what anyone getting into china is up against.

Chinese Embassy To Ireland:
no reply via email
no reply via post
no reply via visa line phone no. or reply to repeated voice messages
no reply via phone no of 1st secretary to ambassador or reply to repeaded voice messages (including one snotty)

Chinese Embassy to UK:
email correspondence:
ME
Dear Counsellor Jiang Yuansong,

I am emailing you to seek your guidance and advice in relation to a trip I am planning along with a friend which involves travel in China.

As part of an overall expedition to drive via motorcycle across many countries [starting in Ireland] to finish in Australia, Myself and my friend plan to drive across from Kazakhstan, through China to Vietnam. We plan to enter China at Huocheng, to pass through Urumqi, Xian, Shanghai and Nanning, to exit at Pingxiang.

Regarding Visas, I can find the information on your comprehensive website. However, I am eager to know of any procedures in place for the temporary importation of vehicles, including any compulsory insurance documentation. If you need to know more of our travel plans to provide us with accurate advice, please let me know.

I am eagerly awaiting your response.

Yours Sincerely,

Andrew O' Connor.

REPLY
Good afternoon.

You need to contact a Chinese International Travel Agency for your trip.

Kind regards
ME
Good Evening,

Thank you for your reply. Could you recommend a reputable Chinese International Travel Agency for our trip?

Yours Sincerely,
REPLY
Sorry, we don't have the information you need.

Best wishes
END
Grant, Chris, what do you think? Do you think not including a name on an email is a Chinese custom? Ill try some travel agencies, but not too optomistic. Suggestions all and any?