China: drones are effectively banned for tourists.
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Drones in China are effectively banned for tourists. Tourist drone use is effectively banned in mainland China — drones are commonly confiscated at customs, and permits are rarely practical to obtain for visitors.
Registration exists on paper, but tourist drone use is effectively banned in practice — consider leaving your drone at home.
It's a real risk — drones are commonly confiscated at customs in China for tourists without the right paperwork.
Yes — photographing military sites, government buildings, and some infrastructure can be restricted almost anywhere in the world, drone or no drone. When in doubt, don't photograph it.