Persons travelling between various parts of China via foreign territory are permitted to carry a certain amount of gold, provided they produce a "hu chao" ticket, or other certificate, proving the ultimate destination is within China. In any case, gold carried on such persons cannot exceed a Haikwan tael in value, and excessive amounts require the deposit of an equivalent value for period of one year.
Much interest has been aroused in Chungking recently by am attempt to smuggle gold out of the country, which was barely foiled. This occurred at the airport of Chungking, when a Chinese passenger, about to leave by air for Hongkong, was searched by the Customs authorities and bars of gold were found tied to his feet. The gold was confiscated.
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