At this moment, people can still deposit money to account at Chinese BTC Exchanges.
So there isnt even really a proper ban? Just restrictions on certain things?
It is indeed very often in the news (from the forum):
Chinas Central Bank Governor: PBOC Wont Ban Bitcoin - april 2014
China bitcoin ban is FAKE DONT PANIC!! - march 2014
China's Central Bank warning Banks on Bitcoin - may 2014
China central bank warns banks against use of bitcoin - december 2013
BTC China Endgame?? - december 2013
etc