Don't pay for sex: the default penalty is detention of 10 to 15 days, not just a fine
- Moderate value
- Evidence A
- Keeps you free
- Free
- Takes minutes
- Some willpower
In plain words
Being caught does not end with paying a small fine. The default tier in the statute is detention (拘留) of 10 to 15 days, and a further fine of up to 5,000 CNY. Only in lighter cases is it detention of up to 5 days or a fine of up to 1,000 CNY. In addition, paying for sex while knowing you have syphilis or gonorrhea is a crime, with a sentence of up to 5 years.
Translated from the Chinese original. Original book, section 9, tip 23. This section describes legal rules, mostly mainland China’s. It is general information, not legal advice; for your own case, talk to a lawyer. Content may be out of date and rules differ by place. When you actually deal with an agency, a doctor or a court, follow what local officials, doctors and lawyers tell you. Disclaimer