Note that Chinese Chess doesn't forbid repetitions per se; it only forbids forcing of repetitions (e.g. by perpetually checking). In the latter case the player that does the forcing moves (checks or attacks on more valuable or unprotected pieces) loses, irrespective of who repeated first. Voluntary repetitions are still scored as a draw.
It is generally perceived as very unsatisfactory if a player can force a win by forcing a repetition.
Note that Chinese Chess doesn't forbid repetitions per se; it only forbids forcing of repetitions (e.g. by perpetually checking). In the latter case the player that does the forcing moves (checks or attacks on more valuable or unprotected pieces) loses, irrespective of who repeated first. Voluntary repetitions are still scored as a draw.
It is generally perceived as very unsatisfactory if a player can force a win by forcing a repetition.