I think most of the expats have a higher regard for local laws than most locals do.

Have you looked into getting the record expunged? It may be a useful investment for later in life, too.

@Dan@Tiger
Expungments still stay on the record so it's not like it disappears and no one can see it.

I believe the offices which process criminal background checks in your home country will be able to tell you the conditions under which it is possible to be pardoned for past offences and if it is completely wiped off the criminal record check. Maybe the word pardon will appear? then you need to find out if the Chinese authorities will accept it.

Invite the authorized document translator out to dinner and a cigarette