Just this week the People's Bank of China -- the Chinese central bank -- placed trading and exchange in bitcoins off limits to Chinese nationals.  It made all the front pages of the newspapers.

Now I wonder how that will translate into reality.

There are other ways (legal, too)  depending on your circumstances  a) how much money?  tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands?  b) It's a one time thing (ie. you want your savings out of China, not moving substantial amounts out on a regular basis)  c) your geographic location in China d) your visa type in China (tourist, business, resident permit?)

Chinese Banks are prohibited to deal with 'bitcoins' as per yesterday 'news on teli'....