Is it illegal for normal people to beg?

According to the inquiry of recruitment. It is not illegal to just beg in the street, but if you disturb the order in public places, you should be punished by public security.

Begging is not explicitly prohibited, but it does not mean that there are no restrictions on begging. In some public places, "no begging areas" have been set up, and some beggars who violate the regulations and disturb public order will be punished according to law.