Someone just needs to tell the Chinese government that by banning Bitcoin they are losing the chance to become the next great world power.  They need to encourage everyone to purchase them or lose out on this opportunity.

I thought by the fact that they seemed to be allowing it that they had already figured this out?  I guess the fact that the banks were getting involved just scared them. 

Hopefully they loosen some of the restrictions.  I just wish it was more clear what is really happening.