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If you are restricted from spending or put on the dishonest-debtor list, first find out under which provision you were placed, and apply for correction where it can be corrected

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In plain words

First work out whether you are under a consumption restriction (限制消费) or on the dishonest-debtor list (失信名单). They are two different things. Only six situations allow someone to be put on the dishonest-debtor list, and the term is 2 years. In seven situations, such as having already fully performed the obligation, the court should remove the entry within 3 working days. The high-consumption restriction (限高) bans nine categories of spending, and riding a G-class high-speed train is included. If something is necessary for living or for business, you can apply case by case.

Translated from the Chinese original. Original book, section 8, tip 21. 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 Content may be out of date and rules differ by place.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